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  • What a recent Newport Beach DUI hearing reveals about going without a lawyer

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📰 News we're reading

• COURT WATCH: Accused Seeks Evidence Before Plea Decision as Judge Urges Legal Counsel (davisvanguard.org) — A recent DUI arraignment at Newport Beach's Harbor Justice Center highlighted how confusing the criminal process can be for residents who appear without a lawyer. As one accused driver repeatedly asked to see evidence before entering a plea, the judge strongly urged her to seek counsel, underscoring how hard it is to navigate discovery and sentencing decisions alone.
   

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