Why is a PreTrial Conference necessary when I already told the judge at the arraignment that I want a trial?
At the arraignment, you only had the opportunity to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or to stand mute. At the pretrial conference, you will get the chance to explain your side and present any relevant paperwork or documents which may aid in the resolution of the case. There are more options available to resolve the case at the pretrial conference. These options result in the majority of cases being resolved at the pretrial conference. This step greatly reduces the number of trials which results in more efficient use of court time and less cost to the taxpayer.
