What sentence will I get if I plead guilty?

The Judge imposes sentences. Court staff members cannot guess what the sentence will be, as different facts and laws may apply to each case. However, certain offenses have mandatory sentences, meaning a judge cannot order a lesser sentence than is required. Other offenses allow a judge to use discretion. If a charge has a mandatory sentence, the judge will inform you at the time of sentencing.

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1. Can I change my court date?
2. What will happen if I do not call and I do not show up for court?
3. What are the court costs?
4. Why do I have to pay court costs when I didn't go to court?
5. Can I appear earlier than my trial date and time and speak with the Judge?
6. How do I get an attorney?
7. What is a ‘court not of record’?
8. What attorney should I call to handle my case?
9. Can I represent myself in court?
10. What do I do if I don't think the judge got all the information about my case before I was found guilty?
11. What kind of sentences can be given through this court?
12. What happens at the court arraignment?
13. What sentence will I get if I plead guilty?
14. What happens at a trial?
15. If I pay my citation before my assigned court date, do I still have to appear in court?
16. What happens if I fail to appear at my arraignment?