Defendants granted arraignment delays to talk to lawyers

The Honorable Donna Taylor sustained several requests for defendants to consult with lawyers when she presided from the county court bench at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh last Wednesday.

Aluat D. Atem, 42, of Lincoln appeared on a violation of probation charge. She requested a continuance to consult with an attorney, which was granted by Taylor. The hearing is continued to Dec. 2.

Atem was sentenced to nine months’ probation, participation in the continuous alcohol monitoring program and required to use an ignition interlock device on any vehicles she drives, in June, as part of he...