Pleading Not Guilty Rights

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You have the right to plead not guilty at your arraignment in Ohio, even if picked up on a warrant. Judges typically accept this plea unless they believe its not genuine or you dont understand the charges. Intoxication is not usually a defense for falsification, but you can still plead not guilty. Consult a lawyer to discuss your specific circumstances and potential defenses, such as involuntary intoxication.

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I was picked up on a warrant for falseification I bonded out of jail I have my first court apprence today I was wondering if they are going to allow me to plead not guilty because I was extremely intoxicated when this happened and I really don't remember what I wrote or said
Hello Ashley, generally, you have the right to plead not guilty at your first court appearance, regardless of your state of intoxication at the time of the alleged offense. However, the specific laws can vary by location. Could you please provide your location?
Celina Ohio
In Ohio, you have the right to plead not guilty at your arraignment. Here are some key points:
- You can plead not guilty regardless of your state during the incident.
- The court will likely set a pre-trial date.
Here's your nearest court:

Celina Municipal Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Main St, Celina, OH *
Website: www.celinamunicipalcourt.org
So even tho I was picked up on a warrant I still get the right to enter a plea
Yes, Ashley, even if you were picked up on a warrant, you still have the right to enter a plea at your arraignment. This includes the right to plead not guilty.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, Ashley. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Good luck with your court appearance.
Is there under any circumstance the judge could not accept a not guilty plea at your first court apprence
In general, a judge should accept a not guilty plea at your first court appearance. However, if you're unable to understand the charges or the plea's implications, or if the judge believes the plea isn't genuine, they may not accept it.
It's for falseification in my warrant statement it's says I verbally and wrote I lied in previous statement I was extremely intoxicated and having a hard time remembering would the judge deny my not guilty plea
In Ohio, intoxication is not typically a defense for falseification. However, you have the right to plead not guilty. It's advisable to consult a lawyer to discuss your specific circumstances.
I have an alcohol addiction
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Ashley. Are you seeking legal advice on dealing with your addiction in relation to your case, or are you looking for resources to help with your addiction?
To my case none of this would have happened if I didn't drink
I understand, Ashley. In Ohio, you could potentially argue involuntary intoxication as a defense. However, this is a complex issue and requires a lawyer's expertise. Consider seeking legal counsel to discuss this further.
That's why I want to plead not guilty at my court appearance I just wasn't sure if they would deny the plea
In Ohio, you have the right to plead not guilty at your arraignment. Judges typically accept this plea unless they believe it's not genuine or you don't understand the charges. However, specific circumstances may vary, so consider consulting a lawyer.