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Harlingen Texas DUI Case Trial TX

Reader’s Question:

I was charged with DUI here in Harlingen, Texas and I already appeared in court during the arraignment. After I plead not guilty for my DUI charge, what would be next stages of my case?

Bradley

Harlingen, TX

After the arraignment of your DUI case in Harlingen, Texas, the next stage would be the discovery process. This process begins whereby the State would turn over all the evidence they have against you to your DUI lawyer. At this point, your DUI lawyer could determine if any issues arise such as lack of reasonable suspicion for the DUI stop, lack of probable cause, problems with the breath test operator or malfunctions of the breath test machine. It is very important to obtain all documents relating to the DUI charge in order to determine if an expert witness should be contacted for trial.

If a plea agreement could not be reached after the discovery process, the trial begins in the municipal court of Harlingen. Your DUI trial would take place in front of a municipal court judge who would determine your guilt or innocence. If you would be found guilty for the DUI charge, the municipal court judge would sentence you according to the guidelines in Texas for DUI offenses.

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