Got a D.U.I. lastnight...

[jay1]

My boy didnt breathe and he just beat his case. They didnt have enough witnesses to his refusal to breathe. So I wouldnt breathe, if you know you've been drinking why give them solid proof ?

 

[Razorguns]

> you'll get at least a one year mandatory suspension on your license

And a DUI won't???

Sure you *may* not get a provisional license (i would think you could fight that and get it with a good lawyer) but at LEAST you'll never have *D.U.I.* on your record. Hence no extreme insurance sanctions down the road.

Not to mention aggravated punishment if you get caught again ("this is the defendent's 2nd DUI in 2 years -- 2 years jail, blah blah").

Many lawyers have looked at the laws, and will tell you -- you have a MUCH better case FIGHTING the system by being in a position where the state has NO proof of yoru DUI. You can always argue that you REFUSE to submit to anything w/o your legal right to seek a lawyer. Which is a valid point.

Refusing to blow doesn't PROVE you're drunk. It just means you are ..well...refusing to blow.

I think MattTheSkywalker went through this whole process once.

 

[UA_Iron]

I'll ask my lawyer about this. I am pretty sure they will find a way to f*ck you.

You can get a DUI and your license never be suspended...happened to me.

 

[beefybull]

I got one recently myself... refused to blow. Turns out that is an "automatic admission of guilt" or something. I'm probably going to lose my license for a year, $800-1500 fine, 0-2 days in jail, and possibly a 3-session Drug & Alcohol Class.

I'm normally not one to drink and drive. I'd done a *bunch* of tequila shots like a dumbass and I'm a big guy so it hadnt hit me when I started driving. I had to drive about 3 miles and thought I'd be cool to go there, handle my shit and come back, then not drive the rest of the night. However, it hit me as I was driving thru residential hoods. Ended up going down a 2 lane one-way into oncoming traffic and swerving off the road to avoid hitting people and went up over a curb & grass so fast I cracked a rim (tire did not pop tho) and the car landed in a parking lot. I stumbled out and was like blanking out as I was talking to these people. One guy says "that security guy is calling the cops". Cops get there in like 2 minutes b/c its downtown and I get busted. I'm sure I talked to the cops but cant remember saying anything to them but "I'm cooool. I'm coooooool" (like Wil Ferrell in "Old School" when he gets shot with the tranq dart).

 

[Motivation]

I got one recently myself... refused to blow. Turns out that is an "automatic admission of guilt" or something. I'm probably going to lose my license for a year, $800-1500 fine, 0-2 days in jail, and possibly a 3-session Drug & Alcohol Class.

I'm normally not one to drink and drive. I'd done a *bunch* of tequila shots like a dumbass and I'm a big guy so it hadnt hit me when I started driving. I had to drive about 3 miles and thought I'd be cool to go there, handle my shit and come back, then not drive the rest of the night. However, it hit me as I was driving thru residential hoods. Ended up going down a 2 lane one-way into oncoming traffic and swerving off the road to avoid hitting people and went up over a curb & grass so fast I cracked a rim (tire did not pop tho) and the car landed in a parking lot. I stumbled out and was like blanking out as I was talking to these people. One guy says "that security guy is calling the cops". Cops get there in like 2 minutes b/c its downtown and I get busted. I'm sure I talked to the cops but cant remember saying anything to them but "I'm cooool. I'm coooooool" (like Wil Ferrell in "Old School" when he gets shot with the tranq dart).

did you make the news?

 

[Lestat]

Sorry to hear this man.

Its not the end of the world, right now it seems like it is, and sure its not good news at all. But everyone fucks up like this, you live, you learn, life goes on. This will cost you some time and money in the short term, but just learn from it and chalk it up as an expensive lesson.

I'd suggest getting a good DUI attorney. It will cost you, but it could save you some long term headache.

 

[chewyxrage]

Get a lawyer ASAP and get him to goto court for a permit to drive for work. If you work it out right you can get the permit before your liscense gets suspended for the DUI so it won't interupt your life as much. You need a letter from your employer, too (which is the shitty part) For my permit I was able to drive from 5 am to 9 pm which was sweet....I just went straight to the gym after work by taking a roundabout way so if I was to get pulled over it would appear I was driving home.

All of you people who are saying "Don't blow to get out of it" - there is more to it than that. You have to refuse the field sobriety test as well. Normally they will give the field test first, then once they determine you're drunk they will ask you to blow.

Just refuse everything and you will get off in trial. They will have nothing but you will lose your liscense for refusing (I lost it for 6 months for refusing) because driving is considered a privlige.

 

[hardrock]

Called off the BBQ. Don't feel much like partying, not to mention my wallet is in my buddy's gf's car. I went to the lot to get my wallet and she had beat me there by 10 minutes. I can't get ahold of my buddy so I can't get ahold of her. I don't even know where their new place is, just thats it's over an hour away.

Worst 4th weekend ever. Hopefully Labor day comes out a little better

 

[chewyxrage]

keep your head up I know exactly how you feel

 

[Gambino]

ALWAYS refuse the breathalyzer or anything else.

Sure it's a mandatory jail and tow. But at least you won't get convicted of DUI in court cuz there's nothing to prove it. Trust me, the cops will do EVERYTHING to scare you to submit. Even coerce you and shit. DON'T fall for it. The cops do everything they can to make the public believe the myth that people can be convicted for DUI by sitting in their cars and refusing to do anything. By common logic and any lawyer can tell you upfront as well -- the logistics of that impossible.

BULLSHIT Refusing is the wrong way to go...I did that...they got a warrant for a blood test...refusal in Michigan is a automatic 6 points, plus the DUI charge...not a good idea to refuse...

Hardrock, I got one bro, they suck...better to get popped as opposed to getting in a accident...my bro just got his 3rd a few days ago...not good.