Renowned actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish has officially entered a plea of not guilty in response to the recent DUI charges filed against her. The 44-year-old star found herself facing two misdemeanor charges following an arrest over the Thanksgiving weekend. The legal developments unfolded during Haddish’s arraignment, where her defense attorney formally entered the plea on her behalf.
Last week, Haddish was hit with two misdemeanor charges related to her DUI arrest. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office disclosed to People Magazine that the not-guilty plea was entered during the actress’s Wednesday arraignment. The pre-trial hearing is now set for February 14, marking the next stage in the legal proceedings.
The charges stem from an incident on November 24, around 5 a.m., when Haddish was discovered passed out and slumped over the steering wheel of her car. The “Nope” star faces two misdemeanor counts: one for driving under the influence and another for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.8 percent, well above the 0.08 percent limit established by California law, according to Page Six.
This is not the first DUI incident for Haddish, who faced a similar arrest in Georgia in 2022. The legal ramifications of the recent charges add complexity to her legal history.
Beyond the misdemeanors, a recent development involves a Georgia judge modifying Haddish’s original bond conditions from her prior arrest. The Night School alum is now prohibited from consuming drugs and alcohol, and she must comply with random drug testing, as reported by RadarOnline.
As Tiffany Haddish navigates these legal challenges, her not guilty plea sets the stage for further legal proceedings. The upcoming pre-trial hearing on February 14 will provide more insights into the unfolding legal narrative surrounding the celebrated actress and comedian.
