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Rule 5 Informing Defendant

When the accused appears for arraignment before the Village Court, in addition to the rights of an accused enumerated in 46.1804 ASCA, the court must inform the accused:

(1) of the charge placed against him and the maximum possible fine that may be imposed upon conviction;

(2) of his right to remain silent, that anything he will be used against him, and that if he has made a statement he has the right not to say anything further;

(3) that he will not be questioned by any person regarding the offense unless he consents and that he has the right to consult with an attorney before being questioned further;

(4) that if at any time during any questioning regarding any offense he desires to consult with an attorney or desires the questioning to be stopped, it will be stopped; and

(5) of the general nature of the further proceedings to be taken in the case.