An arraignment is the first court appearance after the District Attorneys Office has filed charges against the client. At an arraignment, the client pleads not guilty and the judge arraigns the client on the charge(s).

I like to tell my clients that I can’t promise them any definitive outcome, especially so early on in the process, without seeing the discovery or getting an offer from the District Attorneys Office. However, what I can say is that I am going to do everything in my power to get them the best possible outcome.

During the DMV hearing, the DMV has the burden of proving that 1) the client was driving a vehicle, 2) that the officer had probable cause to arrest the client, and 3) that the client BAC was above 0.08% within three hours of the time or driving.

You can get a restricted license from the DMV by showing proof of enrollment in the alcohol program, show proof of installation of the IID, show proof of SR-22 insurance, and pay the fine.

I receive the discovery from the District Attorneys Office after I attend the arraignment and provide my information to the DA who will then send the discovery within a few weeks.