I was staying overnight at a friend's house after drinking when we had an arguement. She told me to get out of her house and chucked all my stuff out. Without thinking, I got in my car and drove and was caught for drink driving. I was twice over the limit. I have held a clean license for 8 years and never been arrested before. Upon arrest I mistakingly admitted that I had been drinking a lot recently and was on tablets for depression as a consequence of my mother's terminal illness. The whole experience has shocked me and I am thoroughly disgusted at what I have done. I have not touched a drink since my arrest and will definately never ever do this again. I am well aware of the minimum and maximum penalities but wondered what is most likely for me? Also I am meant to be travelling to USA on honeymoon next summer and am terrified I will not be able to obtain a visa. There is no way I am going to lie about my conviction as some people have advised... What do you think??
2007-08-03 05:41:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
DUI in the United States is a misdemeanor until you accumulate enough to become a 'habitual offender' which is a separate felony. It should not affect your ability to obtain a visa unless you do lie about the conviction. If they don't ask, don't tell.
2007-08-03 05:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
im guessing you wont have such a harsh punishment since your not from the US. but id go with "always truthful" lol.. try a mastercard. haha. jk.
yea, all you can do is learn your lesson from this, dont drink and drive... you couldve killed someone being twice over the drinkin limit.. and your worried bout what kinda punishment your gonna get!??!?!? sweety, if you wouldve killed someone, you wouldnt even be on this b**** to talk bout it. so count ur blessings okay....
2007-08-03 12:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by LoLo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First time offender... You'll get a slap on the wrist. You be convicted of the DUI only because you blew. You never blow. Never. When you blow your chances of fighting and winning the case are extremely low. Keep your nose clean and stay out of trouble and we'll let you in the country.
2007-08-03 12:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by The Answer 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Without thinking, I got in my car and drove.
What a statement.
2007-08-03 13:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can't get a Visa try Master card
2007-08-03 12:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by wacky weed 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
DUI WHAT DO YOU THINK? thay don't play around anymore, be ready to take what the law gives you,.
2007-08-03 12:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who are drinking loose control of their senses. You weren't thinking. You were drunk too. You should have slept it off in your car or call a friend to come and get you, stupid. Stop drinking, it is bad for your health.
And stay away from cop's, they are equally bad for your health. Hey! I just thought of something, why don't you stop drink period! Fat chance! Bet you can't do it!
2007-08-03 12:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by cprucka 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
So, good bye for a while from civilization!
2007-08-03 12:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by Sami V 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋