What is the name of your state? NY
My son was charged with DWI last Sunday morning approximately 3:25 am. He blew .16 at the scene. His passenger who was with him that night and had at least 5 drinks and admitted drinking blew a 00 ?? He was therefore allowed to drive my son's truck back while they processed him at the station?? When they retested my son about an hour later he still blew .16. I have obtained an attorney but am scared to death. My son is 23 years old and has an A.S. in Criminal Justice/Police. He has applications pending with the Sheriffs dept and is scheduled to take the NY State Police test in January 2008. He knows he made a huge mistake, but obviously can't take that night back. He is a volunteer fireman and a NY state licensed EMT. He has a lot riding on this. Any advice from people would be helpful. I had no experience in this and didn't even know what to look for in an attorney. Does the DA ever look at the character of a young person and take that into consideration? He feels he has ruined his entire life and goals with one stupid mistake. Advice/help would be greatly appreciated. This has rocked our family, as I am sure it does everyones'. Thanks for reading....What is the name of your state?
My son was charged with DWI last Sunday morning approximately 3:25 am. He blew .16 at the scene. His passenger who was with him that night and had at least 5 drinks and admitted drinking blew a 00 ?? He was therefore allowed to drive my son's truck back while they processed him at the station?? When they retested my son about an hour later he still blew .16. I have obtained an attorney but am scared to death. My son is 23 years old and has an A.S. in Criminal Justice/Police. He has applications pending with the Sheriffs dept and is scheduled to take the NY State Police test in January 2008. He knows he made a huge mistake, but obviously can't take that night back. He is a volunteer fireman and a NY state licensed EMT. He has a lot riding on this. Any advice from people would be helpful. I had no experience in this and didn't even know what to look for in an attorney. Does the DA ever look at the character of a young person and take that into consideration? He feels he has ruined his entire life and goals with one stupid mistake. Advice/help would be greatly appreciated. This has rocked our family, as I am sure it does everyones'. Thanks for reading....What is the name of your state?