Also requested at arraignment is a hearing for argument of the motions filed in your case. There is no jury involved at this procedure. Your attorney will argue certain points of evidence before the judge, who hears arguments from both sides and either grants or denies the motions. If the motions hearing results in a ruling favorable to you, the state may at that time agree to dismiss the DUI and allow you to plead to a non- DUI offense. If the court denies your motions, your case will be placed on a jury calendar.
Some courts have a calendar call to determine readiness for trial.
Many conflicts can occur causing your court date to be reset one or more times. Also, when the time of your trial arrives, you will normally be placed on a one to two hour call so that you do not have to sit in court the entire time. However, when the court calls for you to appear, we must be able to reach you wherever you are. There are very rare excuses that the court will accept for not appearing at this point. You must make yourself available.