i got into a accident on thursday for a DUI. I blew a .135 and had 4 other charges filied against me. I sent 72 hours in jail. i go to court wednesday and i have never been in trouble with the law before. I have 2 children ages 13 and 10 and i am scared i am going to go back to jail. can someone give me some advice?????
2007-12-09 14:13:17 · 13 answers · asked by Teri E 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Depending on the state you live in, you could be eligible for first offender status, which means you will not serve jail time. If convicted you can expect a mandatory suspension of your license, and probably will be required to attend driver improvement. You may be able to get a restricted license in the meantime, to drive to work, doctor, etc. You were double the legal limit gal, you could have hurt yourself or someone else. I'm not preaching to you, cause you already know that you wouldn't want me out here driving drunk with your kids on the road somewhere!! Good luck.
2007-12-10 00:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact a lawyer. The lawyer will likely be able to tell you what the standard practice is in your situation. For many states, you will not have any more jail time, but you will be required to pay a fine, lose your license (6 months here) and possibly join a treatment program. While there is usually a jail sentence, it is usually just time served, which is nice.
As to the two kids, the best thing you can do is let the children see how much trouble you get in for doing something so stupid. Your 13 yr old will be driving in a few years, and if they aren't drinking already will certainly be old enough to do so soon. Let this be a lesson not only to YOU, but to THEM that drinking and driving don't mix - no matter how good your intentions of "just one drink" you should ALWAYS have a plan to get home before you take the first drink.
Be thankful that your accident did not result in a death - otherwise you could be convicted of manslaughter. That would be waaaaayyyyyy worse.
2007-12-09 14:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call a lawyer A.S.A.P. They will look at all the facts, evidence, police reports, and how the cops handled the situation. After the lawyer reviews all the facts they will tell you what they can do for you. They will probably try to get a settlement instead of going to court. Im not sure what the 4 other charges are, so I can not speak on that. You should have never blew, you have the right to refuse, and you would have probably gotten a fine.
2007-12-09 17:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an attorney, but be careful about that. If you have any friends in the legal profession, tell them about your situation and ask them what attorney they would reccomend. Some attorneys will advise you to take a dog of a case to trial so they can bill more hours when you would be better served by a plea bargain.
2007-12-09 15:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by sammael_coh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer right away. That is the best thing you can do for yourself. That and don't drink and drive anymore!
2007-12-09 14:31:44 · answer #5 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SINCE YOU HAVE A CLEAR RECORD(OR HAD) THE COURT WILL LOOK AT ALL CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE ARREST-YOU DID NOT CITE THE OTHER 4 REASONS??
YOU SHOULD SEEK COUNSEL.ONE WHO SPECIALIZES IN DUI CASES.
2007-12-09 14:40:33 · answer #6 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the experience that your nephew is eighteen, he's above the compulsary attendance age and that they are in a position to not document truancy fees. He can, legally, withdraw and needn't connect yet another college. the college is attempting to bully you, and that i advise you to not enable them to do it.
2016-10-02 07:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer right away!
2007-12-09 14:20:43 · answer #8 · answered by Bette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a lawyer fast
2007-12-09 14:24:05 · answer #9 · answered by Christina A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seek legal counsel
2007-12-09 14:21:08 · answer #10 · answered by james b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋