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Old 12-29-2008, 02:23 PM
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Ok, Hi and thanks to whoever helps me with this problem I have put myself in. I got pulled over for my second DUI last night and im affraid of the consequences. I had a valid drivers license and got pulled over for following too close so the officer said. This is what I had to drink yesterday. I started drinking at 2pm, had 4 heinekens by 4pm, at 5:30 I had 2 more heinekens. Then didnt have another drink till around 8:10, after that I consumed 4 blue moons 20oz mugs at the bar. I got pulled over around 10:30pm. I took the sobriety tests and the officer said they had to draw blood from me. So they did that around 11:30pm. I live in Arizona and not sure what to do now. Im 6'2" and weigh 210 pounds. I have court in a week and they advised me I will get the results then. What should I do now? Do I have a chance to be below .08? I wasnt feeling drunk at all and I need some advise. If anyone can help me out with this it would be a huge help for me. Thx Robert.
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Do you know the blood test results?
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Old 12-29-2008, 02:29 PM
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No they advised me I would get the results on my court date. This barely happened last night. Got court on the 7th.
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At this point, the best thing to do might be to consult an attorney.

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At this point, the best thing to do might be to consult an attorney.

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I agree.
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Is that my only option? I really cant afford an attorney. Do you think my bac will be below .08?..considering my weight and time? Why did they say I will get my results on my court date? is that legal for me not to know?
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Is that my only option? I really cant afford an attorney. Do you think my bac will be below .08?..considering my weight and time? Why did they say I will get my results on my court date? is that legal for me not to know?
I don't know what your BAC will be; sounds like you were on a real bender.

Anyway, ask for a lawyer to be appointed for you. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, a public defender will assigned to you (under certain circumstances).
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ESPECIALLY for your SECOND DUI.... hire an attorney.
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You had the equivalent of about 13 beers in 8 hours ... 9 1/2 hours by the time of the test, according to your figures. I would estimate your BAC to be about .09 - .11 at the time of the test given your size.

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Old 12-29-2008, 03:18 PM
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On the citation there is no BAC on it..Is this normal procedure? I dont know what to do...terrified out of my a**..excuse my language im just really dissapointed for making this mistake.
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Just wording

Our DUI's were not mistakes, my friend, they were examples of very poor judgment.

I agree with Carl's estimate as to your BAC. That too, however, can vary depending on things like how long you've been at your drinking career. The very healthy body metabolizes alcohol at a certain rate, while one that has consumed booze for a long time can do so more slowly. You should note that the so-called "legal limit" is not the only factor needed for a successful prosecution for DUI.
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On the citation there is no BAC on it..Is this normal procedure? I dont know what to do...terrified out of my a**..excuse my language im just really dissapointed for making this mistake.
If you took a blood test, then they will not have the BAC results as these take some time.

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Old 12-31-2008, 11:27 AM
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Carl is probably right with his estimation of your BAC. However, you could certainly go to court on the 7th for your arraingment without a lawyer. If you were over the limit and you are being charged, you could simply plead not guilty and hire a lawyer then. Or, the better idea would be to do an initial consultation with a lawyer (many will do it for free) to get their concurrence that this is a reasonable route to take.

As for not being able to afford an attorney... don't be stupid. You can't afford NOT to hire an attorney.
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Old 12-31-2008, 11:48 AM
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Ok, Hi and thanks to whoever helps me with this problem I have put myself in. I got pulled over for my second DUI last night and im affraid of the consequences. I had a valid drivers license and got pulled over for following too close so the officer said. This is what I had to drink yesterday. I started drinking at 2pm, had 4 heinekens by 4pm, at 5:30 I had 2 more heinekens. Then didnt have another drink till around 8:10, after that I consumed 4 blue moons 20oz mugs at the bar. I got pulled over around 10:30pm. I took the sobriety tests and the officer said they had to draw blood from me. So they did that around 11:30pm. I live in Arizona and not sure what to do now. Im 6'2" and weigh 210 pounds. I have court in a week and they advised me I will get the results then. What should I do now? Do I have a chance to be below .08? I wasnt feeling drunk at all and I need some advise. If anyone can help me out with this it would be a huge help for me. Thx Robert.
You were most likely over the limit. These are the punishments you are looking at.

In the state of Arizona you may be looking at the following penalties for a 2nd DUI offense (within 5 years of your prior conviction):

Misdemeanor offense
30-90 day minimum to 6 month maximum jail sentence
$500 minimum to maximum $2500 fine (plus surcharges)
Probation for 5 years
1 year driver’s license revocation
Traffic school
Community service
Alcohol screening and counseling
Reinstatement fees
Must reapply for driver’s license
Points on driving record
Ignition Interlock Device installation on all your vehicles
Possible confiscation of vehicle
Permanent mark on criminal record
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