So, earlier this month (jan 2) i was arrested for a dui. I am also underage, 17 at the time, but things seem suspicious to me because i had very little to drink (5 beers in 4 hours) and i weigh between 175 and 180 pounds. I've also been on Adderall for 6 years and it has given me a high tolerance to other substances. The cop made me do a breathalyzer and it took a lot longer for it to "register" (about 10 or 12 seconds) and he was covering it up. He then said it was over a .08 and that i needed to turn around. He then put me in the car and drove me to the station. I am suspicious about another thing because, i was not read my rights until after they made me blow at the station which was aparently a .103. I was never shown at any time what i blew and the fact that i they didnt read me my rights at the scene is very suspicious to me. It occured in Brookfield, Wis. and if someone could tell me if my suspicions could hold up in court, or any other tips, i'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
2007-01-30 16:11:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First of all, Grannywinkie, I really dont think you should be chastising me because I've already dealt with enough of this. And what makes you think that i'd even listen to what you had to say or cared about your grandchildren. I wasn't even drunk when i was driving and i was perfectly uninhibited. The officer even said that i was driving perfectly and that my coordination and motor skills were perfectly fine enough to drive. The only reason why i was pulled over was because of a blown headlight i was not aware of. And to answer your numerous and redunant questions, i drank because it's fun, it's relaxing and I'M A TEENAGE MALE. It's better that i drink that shoot up heroin, or smoke a rock of crack. Just because i drink doesn't make me a better person, and for the fact that you blatantly pointed me out and called me a sinner is extremely hypocritical. Have you never made a mistake. I'm sorry that my 17 year old life is more exciting than yours.
2007-01-31 14:26:04 · update #1
You should not be drinking at all. Why? Can't you be happy as you are? Are you so insecure that you need to have something to make you be stupid? Do you know that you could have killed my children and grandchildren by driving under t he influence? Do you care? Don't do drugs nor drink. Happiness comes within and not with a bottle nor drug. Be adult not ignorant.
2007-01-30 16:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-12 00:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are under 21, you get a DUI for ANY amount of alcohol in your blood stream. The Addreall you were taking may have also affected the way your body removes alcohol from your blood, thus affecting you blood alcohol content. Also, you have no right to refuse an alcohol test under the state laws of most states as you sign away that right as a part of getting your license (read the fine print where you sign the document for your next license because your current one will be suspended). Your rights do not need to be read to you in this situation until you are formally put into custody after the test at the police station (which is highly accurate).
This all seems perfectly reasonable to me. Your going to get charged and convicted with DUI and maybe minor consumption. Your license will likely be suspended for at least six months to a year, maybe until you are 21 depending on state law. You will have to take courses and pay a fine. You will also have to pay a re-instatement fee and a license fee to get your license back, and then you will extremely high insurance premiums for the next seven to ten years. This is why you should always designate a DD (Designated Driver), someone who drinks nothing to drive the car.
2007-01-30 16:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where I live they claim that reading you your rights on the way to jail is a Hollywood thing. They say that when you are being taken in you are not technically under arrest. You are only under arrest during the booking.
At your age with 5 beers in 4 hours would most likely make you drunk; especially if you didn't have much in your stomach to absorb it. The thing that sound maybe a little suspicious to me is the difference in the breathalizer tests.
You need to get a public defender
of course you will be guilty of underage DUI though.
2007-01-30 16:25:30 · answer #4 · answered by sapphire_630 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The police are required to read you your rights and have you sign them prior to any interrogation or administered test. This covers them in the event of a further legal action. The mere fact that the police may have violated procedure may be enough to get the DUI charge dismissed. I suggest that you contact an attorney immediately and explain what you stated here to them.
In addition, you have the right to refuse to take a breathalyzer test. However, the police can still place you in custody and take you to the station. Where they are supposed to read you your rights and have you sign and initial them.
Contact an attorney immediately. Good luck.
2007-01-30 16:31:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go find a very good lawyer and ask these questions. I believe there is possibilities here, but, a good lawyer can tell you if it is worth the money and time to challenge it.
2007-01-30 16:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by jack-copeland@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Criminal Records Search Database - http://InfoSearchDetective.com
2016-04-11 14:17:33 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋