James v. State

HOFFMAN, Judge.

On May 14, 1981, appellant William James was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. One week later, James was arraigned with approximately twelve other individuals. Following a roll call, the court addressed the entire group and explained the purpose of arraignment proceedings. Continuing to address the whole group, the court carefully and painstakingly advised those charged of the following:

1. the right to be represented by a lawyer;

2. the fact that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty;

3. the right to a speedy and public jury…