Orchestral Works 3 by Artists Various

Author:Artists, Various [Artists, Various]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Law
ISBN: 9785558021820
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Goodreads: 20900654
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

Pretrial Court Proceedings

Because drunk driving cases are more complex and should generally be handled by an attorney, this section is designed to give you information you'll need to intelligently participate in your attorney's defense of your drunk driving case.

Arraignment

Some time after you're arrested, you will appear before a judge for arraignment. You will be asked to plead to the charge, either guilty or not guilty. Arrangements will also be made regarding your right to counsel and bail. If you tell the judge you can't afford to hire a lawyer, she will probably ask you to fill out a financial disclosure form and refer you to the public defender's office. In more rural areas, the judge may appoint a private defense lawyer to represent you. Most defendants charged with misdemeanors who have not already posted bail are released on their own recognizance at arraignment. Having an attorney represent you at arraignment is normally unnecessary. At this stage, you are only entering a plea, and you can plead not guilty and insist on a jury trial. You do not have to specifically request a jury trial; it is assumed you want one unless you expressly waive that right. You can always change your plea to guilty or nolo contendere, or drop the demand for a jury trial later. If you're also charged with having suffered prior under-the-influence convictions, you should deny them so that you or your attorney can challenge their validity later. At arraignment, the case will also be set for a "pretrial conference."

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