First, you will be asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. We recommend that you enter a plea of not guilty, so that you have adequate time to hire a lawyer and evaluate all the options in terms of your case. The court will also deal with the conditions of your release that will be imposed while your case is pending. These conditions could include: posting bail or bond; entering a drug or alcohol treatment program or attending self-help meetings like AA; a no contact order; or even electronic home monitoring.