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

[chewyxrage]

Might want to find some new friends to hang out with too.

Sure- blaming others always works

 

[Buddy_Christ]

Dude - you don't automatically fuck yourself by not blowing. As you can tell from all the different posts, every state is different. I refused to blow and it was NOT an automatic conviction. It can be the best thing for yourself depending on the circumstance

ChewY - re-read my post. i did not say all states, i said some states. Razorguns was not specific, he made a broad statement to not submit to blood alcohol tests.

the second best thing to do is to know your state laws.

the BEST thing to do, however, is to NOT DRIVE DRUNK.

yes, i've had a DUI, learned the hard way. it's not like i'm on my soapbox preaching. been there, done that, learned my lesson, moved on.

and about the friends thing.....yeah, actually, find some new friends that won't leave you when you've been promised a DD. not an excuse by any means, there's always cabs and in some places public transportation, but if someone promises to be your DD and they bail on you, they weren't doing their job as a friend.

 

[Gambino]

Dude - you don't automatically fuck yourself by not blowing. As you can tell from all the different posts, every state is different. I refused to blow and it was NOT an automatic conviction. It can be the best thing for yourself depending on the circumstance

Like I said before, refusal allows them to get a warrant for a blood test, at least in Michigan...I'd be surprised if Illinoios was any different

 

[big_bad_buff]

i thought in almost every state if you refuse then your drivers license automatically gets yanked for 90 days

 

[chewyxrage]

Like I said before, refusal allows them to get a warrant for a blood test, at least in Michigan...I'd be surprised if Illinoios was any different

Apparently it is - I wasen't forced to take a blood test

 

[chewyxrage]

i thought in almost every state if you refuse then your drivers license automatically gets yanked for 90 days

it's different everywhere. in illinois it's 6 months

 

[MaGilicuti]

get a good lawyer so you can get out of it...

how do you get out of dui? only thing you can do is plea bargain.

i wouldn't be so much disappointed in myself for disappointing my girl and my mom, i'd be pissed at how much $$$ its gonna cost.

 

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My dad got a DUI but he got a good lawyer (nice State Trooper) too. He had to take some driving school classes as well. He got it reduced to a reckless driving. Cost him some major coin though.

 

[MattTheSkywalker]

hardrock,

I got arrested for DUI, and I spent over $22,000 on defense. I won. I hired a lawyer, engineers, got to learn the workings of the breath test device, understood what roadside tests are admissible and which are not, etc. I won despite a .17 BAC.

My point is

I am extremely knowledgeable about this stuff .

I probably know more than most lawyers, since I have more resources than they do to fight these things, and in my day job I supervise about 25 of them.

So if you have any questions or just want some free advice that is based on fighting the state and preparing and winning at trial, let me know. I will help you.

One last thing: welcome to the club.

 

[manny78]

hardrock,

I got arrested for DUI, and I spent over $22,000 on defense. I won. I hired a lawyer, enginers, got to learnt eh workings of the breath test device, understood what roadside tests are admissible and which are not, etc. I won despite a .17 BAC

My point is

I am extremely knowledgeable about this stuff .

I probably know more than most lawyers, since I have more resources than they do to fight these things, and in my day job I supervise about 25 of them.

So if you have any questions or just want some free advice that is based on fighting the state and preparing and winning at trial, let me know. I will help you.

One last thing: welcome to the club.

I hope you did it cause DUI is a felony in your state cause otherwise I can't see why...