Reader’s Question:

Is it true that I am not required to appear in court at the arraignment of my DUI case in Louisville, Kentucky?

Raymund

Louisville, KY

Unlike other traffic tickets, a DUI charge would require a defendant to appear in Kentucky court to answer the charge at the arraignment of the DUI case. The arraignment is often times referred to as the “first appearance” in court. Your arraignment would be the formal procedure where the Court would advise you of the charges against you, advises you of your rights, and you would enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.

The Kentucky Law can allow you to enter a not guilty plea to your DUI charge in Louisville, Kentucky through your DUI lawyer and this would eliminate the need for you to a court appearance. There are certain unique circumstances where a DUI defendant would want to plead guilty, or it is advisable to do so at the arraignment. But in the majority of cases, entering a not guilty plea would be the recommended course of action at the arraignment. Preferably, the not guilty plea should be done through your DUI lawyer so that the lawyer could enter and preserve Constitutional issues, particularly your speedy trial rights.

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