One of the most stressful moments in life can be waiting in jail to see the judge at the arraignment. At the arraignment, two main things occur. First, the defendant is presented for the first time for the official charges against him. And second, the judge will determine if bail will be set or the defendant will be released on his own and allowed to return to court. In serious cases, judges will remand a defendant which means that he must stay in jail until the end of his criminal case.
In Queens, DWI arraignments are done in criminal court. They are usually done within twenty-four hours of the arrest. The defendant is processed at central booking and will appear before the judge when his paperwork is ready. This is the exact time that you should call a Queens DWI Attorney. The reason is simple. Those with private lawyers will see the judge faster because they do not have to wait for Legal Aid to interview them. This could save you hours in jail.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a DWI in Queens, contact The Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro, LLC at 917-519-8417 and let us get you out fast!