Paris' Attorney Enters Not Guilty Plea
An attorney for Paris Hilton entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the hotel chain heiress to charges related to her September drunk driving arrest in Hollywood.
Hilton was not present at the arraignment, where her lawyer entered the pleas on two misdemeanor DUI counts.
Police say Hilton was arrested after officers saw her "driving erratically" and pulled her over for a field sobriety test.
She reportedly told officers that she'd had just one cocktail on an empty stomach and that she was on her way to a burger stand when police stopped her.Photos: Paris And The Police
The judge set a pretrial hearing in the case for Jan. 23 and said the trial must begin by Feb. 23.
As a first-time DUI offender, prosecutors say Hilton will likely face a fine, enrollment in an alcohol program and a possible license suspension.
Back in September Hilton's spokesman, Elliot Mintz told The ShowBuzz that Hilton was prepared to face any consequences for the arrest.
"She certainly did not take it in a lackadaisical manner," he said. "There is no humor involved in any of this. Whereas we certainly don't view it as the crime of the century, the fact of the matter is that it is inappropriate for people to drink and (drive) and she regrets having done what she did and she'll face the consequences."