In Georgia, after defendants are indicted by a grand jury, the indicted are arraigned, which is a formal reading of the charges in the court. “Trump will have his mugshot taken upon being taken into custody," Reuters reported quoting Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat who told local media this month. The prosecution may further slow down the case by novel legal questions stemming from the unprecedented nature of the case. If the case goes for trial, the process of selecting a jury could be lengthy, given the passionate followers of the former president. \In Fulton County, a jury of 12 people must all agree beyond a reasonable doubt that the person is guilty for a conviction on any count.

Source: Mint August 15, 2023 18:26 UTC