Should I talk to a lawyer before entering a plea?
In many cases, this is a good idea. The judge, at your request, will continue the arraignment giving you time to look for an attorney. The judge will request that you have your lawyer put in a notice of appearance. This should be done before your next court date. If you fail to appear at any hearing, your bond or bail will be forfeited and the judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest.

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1. I have a case in collection, what do I do?
2. Who do I contact about compliance monitoring?
3. What if I have more than one ticket?
4. What should I wear and how should I act in court?
5. What is an arraignment?
6. What are my constitutional rights?
7. Should I talk to a lawyer before entering a plea?
8. How do I obtain a lawyer if I cannot afford one?
9. What happens if I plead guilty?
10. What happens if I plead not guilty?
11. How do I obtain a continuance?
12. What happens if I am sentenced to jail?
13. What must I do if I can't pay my entire fine today?
14. What happens if I fail to appear in court?
15. What if my mailing address has changed?