The 32-year-old reality star’s lawyer made the request. US Weekly reported Wednesday, noting that authorities in Goose Creek, South Carolina, confirmed that the reality star was not present at the hearing.
Authorities told the outlet that Dennis’ legal team requested a jury trial and continued proceedings.
Dennis was arrested on May 20 in Goose Creek, South Carolina, in connection with DUI, after she was involved in a collision involving three vehicles.
Dennis, who had dealt with addiction issues in the past, had “bright eyes” and emanated “the odor of alcohol,” officials said in an incident report obtained by DailyMail.com.
Southern Charm star Kathryn Dennis, 32, is requesting a jury trial in connection with her arrest in South Carolina last month in connection with driving under the influence.
Dennis was arrested on May 20 in Goose Creek, South Carolina, in connection with DUI after being involved in a collision involving three vehicles.
In Dennis’ vehicle there was “an unopened bottle of Fireball on the driver’s side floorboard,” while there was a “pink glass in the center console that was empty.”
Dennis refused to submit to a breathalyzer test, but submitted to a field sobriety test, in which he showed multiple signs of intoxication, authorities said.
The police camera heard Dennis say out loud, “I passed that damn field sobriety test.” This is a bullshit. I’m literally not drunk.
Dennis initially began appearing on the Bravo series 10 years ago, with her ex Thomas Ravenel, 61, before their split in 2016. The couple has had protracted custody battles over their two children: daughter Kensington, 10 years, and his son St. Julien Rembert. , eight.
In the midst of the custody battle, Dennis was stripped of custody of the two children after a drug test he took came back positive for marijuana.
Dennis was granted 50-50 custody in 2017 after maintaining sobriety for two years.
Dennis sought to have the custody order modified in October 2018 following Ravenel’s arrest in connection with a January 2015 incident involving a babysitter who once worked for the former couple.
In August 2019, a judge ordered Ravenel to retain primary custody of the children, splitting her time with Dennis.
At his arrest, Dennis refused to submit to a breathalyzer test, but did submit to a field sobriety test, during which he showed multiple signs of intoxication, authorities said.
Dennis initially began appearing on the Bravo series 10 years ago, with her ex Thomas Ravenel, 61, before their breakup in 2016.
Dennis temporarily lost custody of the two children in March 2021 and was receiving supervised visitation on weekends at the time.
Dennis in August 2019 said she didn’t ‘smoke marijuana or do anything illegal like that’ while appearing at the Bravo series’ sixth season reunion.
She said she drank socially, adding: “However, it’s not like I was drinking, partying, in any way.”
In March 2020, she said via Instagram that she hadn’t “been high in four years.”
Dennis left Southern Charm early last year after eight seasons on the Bravo reality show.