Popular comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish has pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a .08% blood alcohol concentration in Los Angeles. The plea mirrors a similar plea she entered for a DUI charge in Georgia.
Key Takeaway
Tiffany Haddish has pleaded not guilty to DUI charges in Los Angeles, signaling her intent to contest the allegations. The legal proceedings in both Los Angeles and Georgia are set to continue as the comedian defends herself against the charges.
Details of the Case
Haddish was arraigned on Wednesday, where she entered her “not guilty” pleas to the two counts brought by the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office. The charges stem from an incident last month in Beverly Hills, where police found her asleep at the wheel with her car partially blocking the road.
Following her arrest, Haddish made light of the situation in a stand-up comedy set, but the recent plea indicates a more serious approach to the legal proceedings, suggesting that she intends to fight the charges.
Legal Proceedings
The Georgia case, which was initially set to go to trial this month, has been postponed. Court documents for that case reveal that Haddish has alleged an unlawful search of her vehicle by the Georgia police and has requested that her blood test result not be allowed as evidence.
As the legal battles unfold in both Los Angeles and Georgia, it appears that Haddish is gearing up for a protracted legal process.
