What Happens In Court After a DUI Arrest?

After a DUI arrest, the accused party (the person arrested) is held in jail until their first court appearance. The judge will read the affidavit from the arresting officer to determine if there is probable cause (a good, legal reason for the arrest). Usually the judge finds a good reason for the DUI arrest and then issues a bond, after which the defendant is given a bond and released, provided that the bond (a.k.a. bail) is paid.

You do not plead guilty or not guilty at your first court appearance and you are not usually appointed a lawyer at that time. You can, however, hire Art Fulmer to represent you for this initial stage and for every step to come.

After you are released, you are given instructions on when to appear in court and what kind of restrictions (such as loss of drivers license) you must now abide by. Administrative penalties are assessed to your driver license, and you want to address those immediately.

The key is to act fast, as the process in court can move quickly and be confusing. Call the best criminal defense attorney in Polk County, Art Fulmer, because a DUI is extremely time-sensitive (with only 10 days to request an administrative review hearing).

Even if you do not hire Mr. Fulmer to represent you, the legal advice he will provide during your consultation will give you an idea of what you are up against and help you plan for the future.