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Plea and arraignment hearings have a variety of outcomes. The outcomes indicated in blue are final and represent the end of your time in the courts. The options indicated in purple are representative of outcomes that will restart the process and bring you back to court.
A plea is the legal way of saying if you claim responsibility for the charge that you have been accused of. Below is a listing of both options and what they can mean if that is how you choose to plead.
Guilty
Guilty
If you choose to plead guilty, you are taking responsibility for what you are charged with. The judge will assign penalties for this charge, which is most often a fine but can include community service, a suspension of your driver's license, courses, or jail time. A guilty plea will handle your charge within the day, and you likely will not have to return to court. There are penalties for not completing or paying your penalties, which can include additional fines or jail time.
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
A not guilty plea indicates that you are stating your innocence and will need to return to court for a trial. You will sign a form with the date to show up for your trial. Trial dates can be months after your original court date, but you will have an opportunity to prove your innocence.Â
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