What is the name of your state? Maryland
I was arrested in Maryland for DUI - Blew a .09. I live in Virginia. Cooperated with the police officer, didn't have to post bail and was driven home (by the arresting officer) 2 hours after my arrest. I was never even fingerprinted.
Obtained a lawyer, voluntarily attended a Victim Impact Panel meeting (would have gone to more, but they only offer them once a quarter) Completed a DUI 8 hour driving improvement course and I am currently attending a 12 week alcohol abuse course where I have received an evaluation and take routine urine tests for alcohol & drugs (All negative - I don't do drugs)
My court date is in June and by then I should have completed 9 weekly sessions of the alcohol abuse course. The therapist is going to give me the assessment to take to court with me that will state full compliance of the class. Remember, all of this has been done without a court order.
Here's my question: The state of Maryland has what is called "Probation before Judgement". It's similar to what they have in Pennsylvania (ARD) It states that someone (like me) that has never been in trouble, never cited for DUI in the past, (driving record is clean) can be given probation for a specified period of time and after compliance of the probation, I will not be convicted of the DUI. Anyone out there familiar with Maryland? And do you think my chances are good to receive Probation before Judgement? I am hoping I can prove to the judge that I am truly remorseful and this will NEVER happen again.
I was arrested in Maryland for DUI - Blew a .09. I live in Virginia. Cooperated with the police officer, didn't have to post bail and was driven home (by the arresting officer) 2 hours after my arrest. I was never even fingerprinted.
Obtained a lawyer, voluntarily attended a Victim Impact Panel meeting (would have gone to more, but they only offer them once a quarter) Completed a DUI 8 hour driving improvement course and I am currently attending a 12 week alcohol abuse course where I have received an evaluation and take routine urine tests for alcohol & drugs (All negative - I don't do drugs)
My court date is in June and by then I should have completed 9 weekly sessions of the alcohol abuse course. The therapist is going to give me the assessment to take to court with me that will state full compliance of the class. Remember, all of this has been done without a court order.
Here's my question: The state of Maryland has what is called "Probation before Judgement". It's similar to what they have in Pennsylvania (ARD) It states that someone (like me) that has never been in trouble, never cited for DUI in the past, (driving record is clean) can be given probation for a specified period of time and after compliance of the probation, I will not be convicted of the DUI. Anyone out there familiar with Maryland? And do you think my chances are good to receive Probation before Judgement? I am hoping I can prove to the judge that I am truly remorseful and this will NEVER happen again.