I mean doesn't the second A stand for ANONOMOUS? If I go to AA thats MY business; NOT the states or ANYONE elses!! What I say to a counselor and his recommendations are/should be between us,after all he is a physycian! Dr. Patient Privlages. This is a DWI case.I haven't driven in over 6yrs. or even gotten behind steering wheel!!I learned my lesson when I thought I killed the person w/me!! That feeling was enough for me and I'll NEVER chance feeling like THAT again!!!! I've taken the IDIP Class;that was over $1300 and LAST yr., I still owe about $150 for reinstatement in ANOTHER state(DWI happened in other state and took care of the requirements,except reinstatement), along w/reinstatement/retest in state I live and still have to complete "after care"(A.A and counseling), due to illness. and disabled. isn't there a Right to privacy law still?!!! I NEED my license. I just believe my right to privacy is SOMEHOW being violated.
2006-08-10 05:46:57 · 12 answers · asked by STACEY S 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I AM NOT whining about it!! I just believe the state should have NO right to know If I go to A.A or order counseling.
2006-08-10 06:59:14 · update #1
A counselor is NOT a physician. Are you talking about a mental health counselor or a substance abuse counselor? Makes a world of difference. In most places a substance abuse counselor is just somebody that has a little clean time.
The following courts have decided that mandated AA and12step treatment is a violation of the Establishment Clause:
The New York Court of Appeals.
The Second District Court of Appeals.
The Third District Court of Appeals.
The Seventh District Court of Appeals.
The Tennessee Supreme Court.
If you live outside of those districts AND you opted for treatment rather than jail time, the only way to change your sentencing is with a lengthy and costly legal battle. You may be able to find someone to take it pro bono if they are trying to make a name for themselves but it would most likely drag on for years.
2006-08-10 13:35:14 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The state orders you to do these things because it is their way of protecting both you and other citizens. We all enjoy freedoms and one of which is to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When your happiness (i.e. drinking) infringes on another person's rights (i.e. to life) then the court/state has to step in to ensure both your liberties and the liberties of the other people involved are upheld.
It's good that you decided not to drink but counseling is to ensure that something like that doesn't or is less likely to happen again. In short, just do the class.
2006-08-10 12:59:41 · answer #2 · answered by I'm a ninja darnit! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but I believe a person loses that right when they endanger the public by driving drunk.
You made the decision to drive drunk in the first place. I think the courts should do everything possible to make sure you get treatment if you need it and protect yourself and everyone else.
Take responsibility for your actions.
2006-08-10 12:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by Miss. A. Laneous 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no ! you lost that right when you got behind a wheel drunk. So many people do it again and again and do not learn the lesson do not drink (or do drugs ) and drive. we have the right to know that people are not going to get behind the wheel again after having a drink. There should be zero tolerance on this world wide and the limit should be zero every where.
2006-08-10 12:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by honeypot 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You're right, but remember what your parents always said: "Don't fight city hall." I'm sure this action could be somehow construed as legal under "implied consent" or whatever else they can cite. You're only allotted one life on Earth, don't piss it away fighting them. PS Don't forget that this is the most politically incorrect offense in the world!
2006-08-10 13:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by DashRockwood 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if you feel so badly for the person you almost killed you wouldn't be whining about anything, you would be grateful that the person lived and take anything that came your way, a conviction of DUI makes you a criminal and criminals often lose many of their rights. no one is going to feel sorry for you
2006-08-10 13:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by thelogicalferret 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
what bother's me is ......anyone can go to AA and never get with the program .....so wouldn't jail time make more sense or a hefty fine....glad what you did was enough for you to learn your lesson
2006-08-10 12:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't like "being on paper" then don't and do the jail time involved and then truly whine about you not having any privacy
2006-08-10 12:55:41 · answer #8 · answered by ML 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since the alternative would most likely have been prison, I think you'd be grateful.
2006-08-10 12:53:09 · answer #9 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no offence but quit crying,you chose to bring this on yourself,accept the consequences,and chances are if ya did it once you will do it again,you screwed up plain and simple,don't blame other people because you chose to drink and drive.....if ya dont like what the government does,dont give them a chance to do it
2006-08-10 12:51:50 · answer #10 · answered by jen 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋