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Pawlowski's attorney expecting DUI charge against WKU baseball coach to be 'dismissed outright' Wednesday

A court date for first-year Western Kentucky baseball coach John Pawlowski's recent arrest and charge of driving under the influence of alcohol has been set for this week, with his attorney still expecting a dismissal.

Pawlowski's arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday in Warren District Court, just over a week before he begins his first season at the helm of the Hilltoppers.

Pawlowski's attorney, Brian Lowder, said in a statement Monday that he and Pawlowski expect the charge to be "dismissed outright."

"The Warren County Attorney's office is under an ethical duty to refrain from prosecuting a charge that lacks probable cause, which is the case in Mr.