Lamar Odom’s Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty in Las Vegas DUI Case

Odom did not attend the arraignment hearing in Las Vegas Justice Court as his attorney, Kevin Coburn, waived the reading of a criminal complaint.

Coburn requested a bench trial, and the next hearing was scheduled for July 7.

The incident reportedly took place earlier this year when Odom was pulled over by local law enforcement under suspicion of driving under the influence. Details surrounding the arrest remain limited, but authorities allege that there was sufficient evidence to file formal charges.

Odom, who rose to fame during his successful NBA career and later gained public attention through his personal life and media appearances, has not made an extensive public statement regarding the case. His legal team, however, has indicated that they intend to challenge the allegations and defend him vigorously in court.

The not guilty plea means the case will proceed through the legal system, potentially involving hearings, evidence review, and possibly a trial if no settlement or agreement is reached beforehand. Legal experts suggest that such cases often depend heavily on evidence such as field sobriety tests, breathalyzer results, and police reports.

This development adds another chapter to Odom’s life in the public eye, which has included both professional achievements and personal challenges. As the case unfolds, more information is expected to emerge, shedding light on the circumstances of the arrest and the defense strategy.

Nevada State Police arrested Odom in January after he was caught speeding on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas. A trooper wrote in the arrest report that he reached 110 miles per hour at one point, but Odom’s SUV was outpacing him.

Once Odom stopped on the side of the freeway, the trooper alleged they “could smell the overwhelming odor of Marijuana emanating from the vehicle.”

Odom denied smoking any cannabis or drinking alcohol, according to the arrest report, but he later admitted that he might have used marijuana hours earlier.

Prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint charging him with DUI, speeding 41 mph or greater over the limit and failure to maintain his travel lane, all misdemeanor counts.

A one-time UNLV recruit, Odom played in the NBA from 1999 to 2013 for the Clippers, Heat, Lakers and Mavericks. He won two championships during his time with the Lakers. He also gained additional fame for his marriage to reality TV star Khloé Kardashian.

In 2015, Odom was found unconscious at a brothel in Nye County. He was hospitalized in Las Vegas in a comatose state before being transferred to Los Angeles. He and Kardashian later divorced in 2016.