F.A.Q.s
What Should I Do At The Arraignment?
The best course of action is to enter a plea of "not guilty", at least until you have a chance to talk to a lawyer.
Under no circumstances should you enter a plea of "guilty" or "no contest" without a thorough understanding of the ramifications. It is much wiser to plead "not guilty" and resolve the case later when the exact penalty has been negotiated.
What Happens If I Plead Guilty At Arraignment?
What Should I Do At The Arraignment?
The best course of action is to enter a plea of "not guilty", at least until you have a chance to talk to a lawyer.
Under no circumstances should you enter a plea of "guilty" or "no contest" without a thorough understanding of the ramifications. It is much wiser to plead "not guilty" and resolve the case later when the exact penalty has been negotiated.
What Happens If I Plead Guilty At Arraignment?
This can be a disastrous decision. You are essentially placing your future in the hands of whatever judge or magistrate happens to be hearing arraignments that day.
The Judge or Magistrate may very well accept all accusations as true. Essentially, you are giving up any chance or negotiating a favorable resolution.
Not only it is unpredictable, but most Judges or Magistrates will not allow you to withdraw your plea in light of a harsh sentence.
Will I Upset The Judge By Pleading Not Guilty?
Not only it is unpredictable, but most Judges or Magistrates will not allow you to withdraw your plea in light of a harsh sentence.
Will I Upset The Judge By Pleading Not Guilty?
No. Most judges respect the fact that people hire a lawyer to handle their case, as it makes the entire process much smoother.
Defendants without lawyers and lawyers who are not very experienced tend to clog up the system to the dismay of the judges.
Defendants without lawyers and lawyers who are not very experienced tend to clog up the system to the dismay of the judges.
What Is The Difference Between A Plea Of Not Guilty And A Plea of No Contest?
A plea of No Contest is the same as a plea of Guilty, except that it usually cannot be used against you in a civil trial for damages.
A sentence for a plea of No Contest will be identical to a sentence for plea of Guilty.
A sentence for a plea of No Contest will be identical to a sentence for plea of Guilty.
Some judges will not accept No Contest pleas in felony cases.
Can My Ohio DUI Be Expunged?
No. In can be done in a few States, but not in Ohio.
Also a DUI conviction Ohio stays on your Driving Record for 50 years.
Can My Ohio DUI Be Expunged?
No. In can be done in a few States, but not in Ohio.
Also a DUI conviction Ohio stays on your Driving Record for 50 years.
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