wingsfan81
Junior Member
Preparing for My Driver's License Appeal Hearing
What is the name of your state? MI
Background:
I have received my 2nd DUI in less than a 7 year time frame (2 years and 2 months to be almost exact). The first one being young and just plain stupid/ignorant/arrogant. The 2nd being somewhat the same but a bit more background on the situation. In the beginning of this year I experienced a divorce, a foreclosure, and the death of 2 close family members. I attempted to live with my ex until the house sold in the beginning but after a few months on the market was forced to go through foreclosure proceedings. I was at the point where I could tolerate her just enough to share the roof with her and split the bills, but opted to be out of the house while she was present in the home. I made poor decisions during this rough time and made the choice to drive home drunk. I blew a .12, no accident, no injuries, solo driver/rider of the automobile, and no conflicts with the arresting officers.
Court orders:
I served an ordered 8 days of jail (10 with 1 served, 1 for good behavior), and ordered through an aggressive sentencing through my court system. I was forced to take individual counseling once a week, 1 night a week 8-session group counseling, followed up by Men's relapse counseling. I was also told to find a sponsor, read the AA big book, and attend AA at least 3x a week. I also had 60 straight days of PBTs, and once completed (with no issues of dirty blows) was put through 1x a month random drug screening through urinalysis, and 2x a week PBTs (never had a dirty drop or blow).
Present Day:
I have completed the 1on1 and group counseling, and since I was not court ordered to attend AA, I could have stopped. However, in order to continue a life of sobriety I have continued AA at LEAST 4x a week (3x originally required, and one additional for the evenings I no longer have group counseling for mens relapse). I also have picked up a 2nd sponsor and make an effort to touch base with them 2-3 times a week outside of my regular AA meetings that I also see them. I have worked through step 4 thus far of my 12 step program. I have kept all receipts and paperwork showing my meeting attendance, PBT and drug screening results, and completing my counseling sessions.
Preperation for getting license back:
This brings us to my question. What would you all suggest for getting my license reinstated? Am I taking proper steps with the program I still continue to work, knowing it is needed to keep my sobriety for longterm? Is there something more I should do? Suggestions for preparing for my hearing? Thanks in advance to any advice you all have!!
What is the name of your state? MI
Background:
I have received my 2nd DUI in less than a 7 year time frame (2 years and 2 months to be almost exact). The first one being young and just plain stupid/ignorant/arrogant. The 2nd being somewhat the same but a bit more background on the situation. In the beginning of this year I experienced a divorce, a foreclosure, and the death of 2 close family members. I attempted to live with my ex until the house sold in the beginning but after a few months on the market was forced to go through foreclosure proceedings. I was at the point where I could tolerate her just enough to share the roof with her and split the bills, but opted to be out of the house while she was present in the home. I made poor decisions during this rough time and made the choice to drive home drunk. I blew a .12, no accident, no injuries, solo driver/rider of the automobile, and no conflicts with the arresting officers.
Court orders:
I served an ordered 8 days of jail (10 with 1 served, 1 for good behavior), and ordered through an aggressive sentencing through my court system. I was forced to take individual counseling once a week, 1 night a week 8-session group counseling, followed up by Men's relapse counseling. I was also told to find a sponsor, read the AA big book, and attend AA at least 3x a week. I also had 60 straight days of PBTs, and once completed (with no issues of dirty blows) was put through 1x a month random drug screening through urinalysis, and 2x a week PBTs (never had a dirty drop or blow).
Present Day:
I have completed the 1on1 and group counseling, and since I was not court ordered to attend AA, I could have stopped. However, in order to continue a life of sobriety I have continued AA at LEAST 4x a week (3x originally required, and one additional for the evenings I no longer have group counseling for mens relapse). I also have picked up a 2nd sponsor and make an effort to touch base with them 2-3 times a week outside of my regular AA meetings that I also see them. I have worked through step 4 thus far of my 12 step program. I have kept all receipts and paperwork showing my meeting attendance, PBT and drug screening results, and completing my counseling sessions.
Preperation for getting license back:
This brings us to my question. What would you all suggest for getting my license reinstated? Am I taking proper steps with the program I still continue to work, knowing it is needed to keep my sobriety for longterm? Is there something more I should do? Suggestions for preparing for my hearing? Thanks in advance to any advice you all have!!
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