What is the name of your state? North Carolina
My boyfriend was pulled over last weekend for a dui. It was his first offense; he has no speeding tickets, prior arrests, convictions- totally clean record. He was driving and came upon a car accident, which there was no way around. The cop had him roll down his window so he could advise him on how to get around, then he smelled booze and ordered him out of the car. At the police station he blew a .18. The whole thing was a little off; at first he told my boyfriend that the reasonable cause was he crossed the center line, then the cop ultimately ended up saying he ran a red light. He also didn't read him his Miranda rights or give him a copy of the ticket. I know ultimately my boyfriend was intoxicated and that's the bottom line. He's freaking out know. He is the CEO/owner of his business and he knows how that will look meeting with clients if he has to put the breath analyzer in his car for a year. Also the insurance increases are very scary. If this is his first offense, is there anyway a deal can be made with the DA for a lesser offense. Would it help if he took some alcohol classes? I know he made a huge mistake, but I would so appreciate any advice. Thank you
My boyfriend was pulled over last weekend for a dui. It was his first offense; he has no speeding tickets, prior arrests, convictions- totally clean record. He was driving and came upon a car accident, which there was no way around. The cop had him roll down his window so he could advise him on how to get around, then he smelled booze and ordered him out of the car. At the police station he blew a .18. The whole thing was a little off; at first he told my boyfriend that the reasonable cause was he crossed the center line, then the cop ultimately ended up saying he ran a red light. He also didn't read him his Miranda rights or give him a copy of the ticket. I know ultimately my boyfriend was intoxicated and that's the bottom line. He's freaking out know. He is the CEO/owner of his business and he knows how that will look meeting with clients if he has to put the breath analyzer in his car for a year. Also the insurance increases are very scary. If this is his first offense, is there anyway a deal can be made with the DA for a lesser offense. Would it help if he took some alcohol classes? I know he made a huge mistake, but I would so appreciate any advice. Thank you