Advice on DWI...please no bashing
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smokey - you would get mad over something like that. ya know what? go back to eating your doughnuts, i'm sorry i interupted you 
but anyways it's true, don't know why i'd make something like that up.. but yeah, it's a good thing he caught you. if he was say another 10 miles up the road you might be posting a thread of "guys, need help, i was DWI and had a major accident and killed 3 people" or if you made it home without any problems, heck, you might be posting another daveg99 thread, "i'm drunk and i just drove home!!" besides, you're under 21 which means no drinky drinky. if you're gonna drink underage, at least don't do anything to get noticed. if the cop wanted to be a real arsehole, he could have got ya for illegal consumption too
but anyways it's true, don't know why i'd make something like that up.. but yeah, it's a good thing he caught you. if he was say another 10 miles up the road you might be posting a thread of "guys, need help, i was DWI and had a major accident and killed 3 people" or if you made it home without any problems, heck, you might be posting another daveg99 thread, "i'm drunk and i just drove home!!" besides, you're under 21 which means no drinky drinky. if you're gonna drink underage, at least don't do anything to get noticed. if the cop wanted to be a real arsehole, he could have got ya for illegal consumption too
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From: Ky
Originally Posted by stopper
smokey - you would get mad over something like that. ya know what? go back to eating your doughnuts, i'm sorry i interupted you
but anyways it's true, don't know why i'd make something like that up.. but anyways, it's a good thing he caught you. if he was say another 10 miles up the road you might be posting a thread of "guys, need help, i was DWI and had a major accident and killed 3 people" or if you made it home without any problems, heck, you might be posting another daveg99 thread, "i'm drunk and i just drove home!!" besides, you're under 21 which means no drinky drinky. if you're gonna drink underage, at least don't do anything to get noticed. if the cop wanted to be a real arsehole, he could have got ya for illegal consumption too
but anyways it's true, don't know why i'd make something like that up.. but anyways, it's a good thing he caught you. if he was say another 10 miles up the road you might be posting a thread of "guys, need help, i was DWI and had a major accident and killed 3 people" or if you made it home without any problems, heck, you might be posting another daveg99 thread, "i'm drunk and i just drove home!!" besides, you're under 21 which means no drinky drinky. if you're gonna drink underage, at least don't do anything to get noticed. if the cop wanted to be a real arsehole, he could have got ya for illegal consumption too
Who said I was mad, I just calls em as I sees em.
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Well one thing I can say is to find a Lawyer that has ties to the court you are appearing. Maybe find an Ex prosecutor for the court, this helps. Anyway the sad part is, you are under age and in the eyes of the law you should have not been drinking in the first place. The good news is you did not hurt yourself or anyone and there was no accident, this helps matters. On the bright side any good lawyer should get the speeding ticket thrown out, this will save you a few bucks. One thing you have to remember is you are innocent till proven guilty, there may be some way you can beat this, or dropped to a lesser charge.
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From: missing Texas...
why waste $$$$ on a laywer, you're gonna lose your lisence for a while and if and when you get it back your insurance is gonna be outrageous.
I think you'd be better off saving the laywer $$$$ for insurance after you get your lisence back.
just be glad you didn't kill or hurt anybody
I think you'd be better off saving the laywer $$$$ for insurance after you get your lisence back.
just be glad you didn't kill or hurt anybody
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Originally Posted by tarajerame
why waste $$$$ on a laywer, you're gonna lose your lisence for a while and if and when you get it back your insurance is gonna be outrageous.
I think you'd be better off saving the laywer $$$$ for insurance after you get your lisence back.
just be glad you didn't kill or hurt anybody
I think you'd be better off saving the laywer $$$$ for insurance after you get your lisence back.
just be glad you didn't kill or hurt anybody
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From: Friendswood Texas
why waste $$$$ on a laywer
as early mentioned , a lawyer that has ties to the court makes a difference. most of these people are friendly with each other abd dont kid yourself, back scratching is part of the court just like it is in business.
considering all the money i pi$$ed away on: motorcycles, partying, boats, cars , in my 20's why not throw a little money at a lawyer and see if thing can be better. at the very least they can buy you time to get thing staight with insurance and a job ( get as good of a job as you can before the charges hit your record)
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Yes, having a lawyer tied to the court is a very good thing. The lawyer I used was recommended to me by a friend. I showed up to court and he wasn't there and I started getting worried. When the judge went through the list of folks there to see who had representation I stated I had a laywer but he wasn't there. The judge asked me the name of my lawyer and I told him "Grant St. Julian." The judge smiled and said, "Oh Grant...don't worry, he'll be here, I just saw him down in Courtroom number 3." First name basis, easily recognized by the judge, and obviously on good terms. I knew I had the right one. And in those courts he's done very well for me.
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I wish you first would have asked before this happened. The number one thing NOT TO DO is give a breathalizer. Do not Blow in any machine or give any sample. REGARDLESS of the threats. What is going to happen will happen regardless even if you blow over the limit. The reason they ask you for sample is to get hard evidence that you were physically over the limit and use that information in court against you. If they had no sample, it would be their word against yours, and a lawyer might get the charges dropped or reduce.I would say definitely get a lawyer. It is going to cost thousands, BUT it may be removed or not even show up on your record since this is your first offense(I HOPE). I wish I had the money to get a lawyer when I was arrested in 1995. If you leave it in your record, if they as so much hint that you have had something to drink or find you drinking somewhere else, they can claim you are a repeat offender and won't even give you the benefit of the doubt. Since you already have one, you probably have another(automatically) kind of like once a liar ALWAYS a liar. You need a lawyer if you do not want this lingering in your record for a good 10 years. Good luck
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From: Lost some where in the middle of the Ozark Mountains!
Originally Posted by 02SuperCrew4X
SR-22 is a form which proves to the court/DMV you carry at LEAST public liability limits of 15/30/5, or whatever your state's limits may be, and is issued by your insurance company. SR-22 has nothing to do with DUI/DWI, although if the ticket was also written for no proof of insurance, then I could see the SR-22 filing. I had to file on e afew years back because I got a ticket and subsequent license suspension for lack of proof of insurance in my vehicle.
To the OP, I'd say I was sorry that this happened to you, but I'm not. IMO, there should be no sympathy for these types of cases. Should be an open/shut thing with no fighting allowed (via a lawyer). It's a shame that your insurance rates will likely triple or more, but at least you will learn from this experience. Good luck.
To the OP, I'd say I was sorry that this happened to you, but I'm not. IMO, there should be no sympathy for these types of cases. Should be an open/shut thing with no fighting allowed (via a lawyer). It's a shame that your insurance rates will likely triple or more, but at least you will learn from this experience. Good luck.
Here anytime your license is revoked for any reason you have to have it before they are reinstated....
What is an "SR22 Filing"?
An SR22 Filing is a form issued by an insurance company which removes a suspension order placed by the Missouri Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle & Drivers Licensing (MVDL) on your driving privilege. The filing provides a guarantee to the Missouri MVDL that an insurance company has issued at least minimum liability coverage for the person making that filing; AND - that the insurance company will notify the Missouri Secretary of State should the insurance ever lapse for any reason. We often get asked if a person can get an SR22 filing WITHOUT buying insurance - the answer is NO - because an SR22 filing is evidence of liability insurance in force.
An SR22 Filing is a form issued by an insurance company which removes a suspension order placed by the Missouri Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle & Drivers Licensing (MVDL) on your driving privilege. The filing provides a guarantee to the Missouri MVDL that an insurance company has issued at least minimum liability coverage for the person making that filing; AND - that the insurance company will notify the Missouri Secretary of State should the insurance ever lapse for any reason. We often get asked if a person can get an SR22 filing WITHOUT buying insurance - the answer is NO - because an SR22 filing is evidence of liability insurance in force.
Who Needs a SR-22 Filing?
People whose license is under suspension by the Missouri MVDL need an SR22 Filing to reinstate their license.
This includes, but is not limited to the following suspension reasons: drunk driving violations; more minor moving violations in one year than the law permits; suspensions from unpaid fines or parking violations; uninsured accidents; failure to comply with other Motor Vehicle laws or regulations.
People whose license is under suspension by the Missouri MVDL need an SR22 Filing to reinstate their license.
This includes, but is not limited to the following suspension reasons: drunk driving violations; more minor moving violations in one year than the law permits; suspensions from unpaid fines or parking violations; uninsured accidents; failure to comply with other Motor Vehicle laws or regulations.
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I knew I would be mentioned somewhere in this thread. And for the Record I have never received a DWI. And just because he drove drunk you cant assume he was going to hit someone. Most drunk driving doesnt involve accidents. The media and statistics make you think so but the reality is that A LOT of people drive after drinking and MOST of them make it home safely without any problems. I bet I'll get flamed for saying this but its the truth. When your at a club or a bar I am willing to bet that atleast %50 of the people drinking there are driving home that night. I am not saying its right but soemtimes people over react to this kind of thing and think that you will automatically crash and kill someone if you drink. And another fact is that certain people can handle driving after drinking much better than other people.
And to answer your question.....get a lawyer. And dont worry about it. It isnt the end of the world. Everything will work out in the end. Its gonna cost a lot but oh well you have to pay to play. And try not to drink and drive!
And to answer your question.....get a lawyer. And dont worry about it. It isnt the end of the world. Everything will work out in the end. Its gonna cost a lot but oh well you have to pay to play. And try not to drink and drive!
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It is irresponsible for anyone to advise that you refuse a Breathalyzer.
http://www.totaldui.com/implied_consent_refusal.htm
The OP is in Virginia.
http://www.vaduilawyer.org/virginiaduifaqs.html
http://www.totaldui.com/implied_consent_refusal.htm
Implied consent laws in 49 states authorize or require the suspension of a driver’s license for refusing a breathalyzer or blood test. Many drivers who know that they’re beyond the legal limit make the decision to refuse the test and accept the license suspension. Their hope is that without the breathalyzer or blood alcohol content test, the state will be unable to prove the more serious charge of driving under the influence.
According to the most recent data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rate of refusal nationwide was about 25%, with one state’s refusal rate at 85%. Since those statistics were compiled in 2002, several states have revised or enacted laws to provide for stricter penalties for blood alcohol content test and/or breathalyzer refusal.
As of January 2006, nineteen states have additional civil or criminal penalties for blood alcohol content test or breathalyzer refusal. These states aim to make the cost of a refusal high enough to force compliance with breathalyzer or blood alcohol content test requirements. The penalties include fines, insurance surcharges, suspension or revocation of vehicle registration, jail time, and enhanced penalties for drivers who refused the breathalyzer or blood alcohol test and were convicted of DUI.
According to the most recent data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rate of refusal nationwide was about 25%, with one state’s refusal rate at 85%. Since those statistics were compiled in 2002, several states have revised or enacted laws to provide for stricter penalties for blood alcohol content test and/or breathalyzer refusal.
As of January 2006, nineteen states have additional civil or criminal penalties for blood alcohol content test or breathalyzer refusal. These states aim to make the cost of a refusal high enough to force compliance with breathalyzer or blood alcohol content test requirements. The penalties include fines, insurance surcharges, suspension or revocation of vehicle registration, jail time, and enhanced penalties for drivers who refused the breathalyzer or blood alcohol test and were convicted of DUI.
http://www.vaduilawyer.org/virginiaduifaqs.html
You do not have the right or option to refuse to take any test. The officer could legally hold you down and, against your will, draw a blood sample from your veins. In practice, this rarely happens except where an accident is involved which caused death or serious bodily injury. If you refuse to take a test, your driver's license is immediately suspended for one year. In addition, refusal to submit a sample can be considered as evidence of guilt in your trial.
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Originally Posted by Daveg99
I knew I would be mentioned somewhere in this thread. And for the Record I have never received a DWI. And just because he drove drunk you cant assume he was going to hit someone. Most drunk driving doesnt involve accidents. The media and statistics make you think so but the reality is that A LOT of people drive after drinking and MOST of them make it home safely without any problems. I bet I'll get flamed for saying this but its the truth. When your at a club or a bar I am willing to bet that atleast %50 of the people drinking there are driving home that night. I am not saying its right but soemtimes people over react to this kind of thing and think that you will automatically crash and kill someone if you drink. And another fact is that certain people can handle driving after drinking much better than other people.
And to answer your question.....get a lawyer. And dont worry about it. It isnt the end of the world. Everything will work out in the end. Its gonna cost a lot but oh well you have to pay to play. And try not to drink and drive!
And to answer your question.....get a lawyer. And dont worry about it. It isnt the end of the world. Everything will work out in the end. Its gonna cost a lot but oh well you have to pay to play. And try not to drink and drive!
dave you crack me up!!
And who is going to prove me wrong on my story? I can explain details if need be
I hope who ever calls me a liar gets the clap
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From: Concord NC
OH GOD! I live in VA and I feel soooooooo bad for you!!!!!! Those new fines are no fun at all. Over 3k for DUI or something like that on top of your court stuff. I know I only go 10 over MAX because the fine for reckless is court stuff plus like $2k. I feel sorry for you man that sucks
Good luck with the lawyer
Good luck with the lawyer