Ed Jagels, former Kern County DA, enters not guilty plea to DUI charge through attorney

Ed Jagels, former Kern County DA, enters not guilty plea to DUI charge through attorney

Former Kern County DA Ed Jagels entered a not guilty plea Tuesday at his DUI arraignment. The Tulare County DA's Office is prosecuting the case to avoid a conflict of interest. His next court date is November 13.

Former Kern DA Jagels pleads not guilty to DUI

Former Kern County District Attorney Ed Jagels pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence on Tuesday.  While Jagels did not attend his arraignment on Tuesday, per a report from the Bakersfield Californian, his attorney entered the not guilty plea to two misdemeanor counts, which included enhancements for his blood-alcohol levels.  Driving the news: Bakersfield police arrested Jagels, 77, on June 1 on the 6000 block of Stockdale Highway.  …