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Why is it sometimes mandatory that an accused person plead not guilty?

Asked by Mariah (25883points) July 26th, 2011

A man who murdered a young girl in my local area was arraigned in court today. There is no question of his guilt (police arrived as the attack was taking place and arrested him at the scene of the crime), but he pled not guilty. The newspapers said it was mandatory that he do so. Why?

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