bustedtard
Junior Member
Like the title said, I live in Wisconsin. I'm 21. I made the stupid mistake of having a few too many beers before driving home.
I got pulled over. The police officer said that I went over the center line once and that I was speeding. He asked me for my license, then asked me to step out of the vehicle.
I was given the count backwards from 92 to 63 test. I did count down in order, but stopped at 69. I was then told to say the months from February through October. I said them in order, but stopped at November. I had to then walk 9 steps, turn around and walk 9 steps back. I did o.k. (I just now did the same test sober and didn't do any better. I have bad balance) I then had to do the stand on one foot and count until he told me to stop. Again, I did ok. I didn't need to lift up my arms for balance or put a foot down.
I was then given the breathalyzer. I blew a .107
My car was searched, then I was taken to the hospital to get a blood test.
The arresting police officer said that since it was my first DWI, I was going to get 1 ticket (DWI). He said he could have given me 3. He also didn't have my car towed, I need to get a ride to pick it up where it is parked on the street today. The police officer told me I would get this ticket, and that would be all. But everywhere I look, it looks like I lose my license for 6 to 9 months. I've also seen things about having to go to a separate DMV hearing or something? Also, I've read about having to join AA or things like that (I don't have a drinking problem)
What is the best course of action that I can take? Do I plead no contest and sincerely apologize and let the judge know what a stupid idea it was, a lapse in judgment. The difference between the legal limit and where I was for me is 2 beers in the four hours before I drove. In 4 hours, 2 beers is not that much of a difference.
Anyways, thanks for any advice anyone can give.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I got pulled over. The police officer said that I went over the center line once and that I was speeding. He asked me for my license, then asked me to step out of the vehicle.
I was given the count backwards from 92 to 63 test. I did count down in order, but stopped at 69. I was then told to say the months from February through October. I said them in order, but stopped at November. I had to then walk 9 steps, turn around and walk 9 steps back. I did o.k. (I just now did the same test sober and didn't do any better. I have bad balance) I then had to do the stand on one foot and count until he told me to stop. Again, I did ok. I didn't need to lift up my arms for balance or put a foot down.
I was then given the breathalyzer. I blew a .107
My car was searched, then I was taken to the hospital to get a blood test.
The arresting police officer said that since it was my first DWI, I was going to get 1 ticket (DWI). He said he could have given me 3. He also didn't have my car towed, I need to get a ride to pick it up where it is parked on the street today. The police officer told me I would get this ticket, and that would be all. But everywhere I look, it looks like I lose my license for 6 to 9 months. I've also seen things about having to go to a separate DMV hearing or something? Also, I've read about having to join AA or things like that (I don't have a drinking problem)
What is the best course of action that I can take? Do I plead no contest and sincerely apologize and let the judge know what a stupid idea it was, a lapse in judgment. The difference between the legal limit and where I was for me is 2 beers in the four hours before I drove. In 4 hours, 2 beers is not that much of a difference.
Anyways, thanks for any advice anyone can give.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
