Maverick3660
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina
First of all, let me make it absolutely clear that I am NOT trying to beat this charge (I believe that there is no way to beat it, but that is beside the point. I made a stupid mistake and now I must pay the consequences. I simply wish to know how to reduce said consequences and keep the crime from my permanent record.
The Facts: A few nights ago I accepted a glass of Amaretto and Coke. Being my first experience with drinking, I did not expect the liquor to affect me in the way it did, but the reality is that most of what I know from the rest of the night comes from outside sources. Apparently I participated in some sort of game and took shots of Rum and Tequila. Eventually I was taken to the hospital for a bit of alcohol poisoning. The police at the hospital said that if I had known the number of someone to call and get me (I left my phone in the dorm room and knew no numbers by heart) I wouldn't have even needed to go to jail. The Boone Police said that they would not bring any charges against me for whatever reason. About a day later the Appalachian Police sent an officer to give me a state citation for G.S. 18B-302(b).
I just want to have some advice about the best course of action from here. I don't have the money to hire a lawyer, but I hope that I won't need one. I expect that it means nothing, but I am ashamed of my actions and will drink no more before I am legal. I am 18 years old currently. I also would like some information about General Statute 18B-302(b). I can't seem to find a consistent source of information on the subject.
I heard some talk about a way to waive the charges upon completion of an alcohol awareness class and the payment of a fine. Does anybody know more about this?
I would also like to look into the Prayer for Judgment Continued, or PJC.
At this point any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. I am sorry for the long post, but even more for having to write it.
First of all, let me make it absolutely clear that I am NOT trying to beat this charge (I believe that there is no way to beat it, but that is beside the point. I made a stupid mistake and now I must pay the consequences. I simply wish to know how to reduce said consequences and keep the crime from my permanent record.
The Facts: A few nights ago I accepted a glass of Amaretto and Coke. Being my first experience with drinking, I did not expect the liquor to affect me in the way it did, but the reality is that most of what I know from the rest of the night comes from outside sources. Apparently I participated in some sort of game and took shots of Rum and Tequila. Eventually I was taken to the hospital for a bit of alcohol poisoning. The police at the hospital said that if I had known the number of someone to call and get me (I left my phone in the dorm room and knew no numbers by heart) I wouldn't have even needed to go to jail. The Boone Police said that they would not bring any charges against me for whatever reason. About a day later the Appalachian Police sent an officer to give me a state citation for G.S. 18B-302(b).
I just want to have some advice about the best course of action from here. I don't have the money to hire a lawyer, but I hope that I won't need one. I expect that it means nothing, but I am ashamed of my actions and will drink no more before I am legal. I am 18 years old currently. I also would like some information about General Statute 18B-302(b). I can't seem to find a consistent source of information on the subject.
I heard some talk about a way to waive the charges upon completion of an alcohol awareness class and the payment of a fine. Does anybody know more about this?
I would also like to look into the Prayer for Judgment Continued, or PJC.
At this point any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. I am sorry for the long post, but even more for having to write it.
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