DUI On a Bicycle?

[bikemistake]

Hello forum, I searched around a bit, but was unable to find any information on cases similar to what I'm facing.

Here's my story, please offer advice and/or let me know what I can expect as far as punishment goes.

I was at a bar close to my house here in Kentucky and had a bit too much to drink. I got on my bicycle and attempted to ride home. Unfortunately a police office saw me swerving and stopped me. I failed the field sobriety test and went to jail. I blew a .28 (yes, I had quite a bit to drink) and spent the night. The next morning I was released and have a court date set. I've never received a DUI or drug related charge before.

The real kicker of the story, and the root of my worries, is that I had about 3 grams of marijuana in my pocket which I quickly told the arresting offer about and never attempted to hide it.

Am I facing jail time? Probation? Fines? I can't find any clear cases regarding DUI/DWI on a bicycle, but from what I have read, the state of Kentucky classifies a bicycle the same as any vehicle when it comes to DUI.

As a note, I'm not sure if it will count for anything, but I am a college student in very good standing, 26 years old and work a full time professional job. I just made a really bad decision.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

Yes. you can get dui on a bicycle. My cousin got one on a horse. He fought it and lost, because the horse knew its own way home.

 

[Ohiogal]

Hello forum, I searched around a bit, but was unable to find any information on cases similar to what I'm facing.

Here's my story, please offer advice and/or let me know what I can expect as far as punishment goes.

I was at a bar close to my house here in Kentucky and had a bit too much to drink. I got on my bicycle and attempted to ride home. Unfortunately a police office saw me swerving and stopped me. I failed the field sobriety test and went to jail. I blew a .28 (yes, I had quite a bit to drink) and spent the night. The next morning I was released and have a court date set. I've never received a DUI or drug related charge before.

The real kicker of the story, and the root of my worries, is that I had about 3 grams of marijuana in my pocket which I quickly told the arresting offer about and never attempted to hide it.

Am I facing jail time? Probation? Fines? I can't find any clear cases regarding DUI/DWI on a bicycle, but from what I have read, the state of Kentucky classifies a bicycle the same as any vehicle when it comes to DUI.

As a note, I'm not sure if it will count for anything, but I am a college student in very good standing, 26 years old and work a full time professional job. I just made a really bad decision.

You can expect jail time, probation, fines, and court costs. You may no longer be in good standing with your college or your job.

 

[bikemistake]

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to be contacting a lawyer this week. Hope I can avoid jail.

 

[asiny]

Yes. you can get dui on a bicycle. My cousin got one on a horse. He fought it and lost, because the horse knew its own way home.

This is an absolutely useless response, to this thread, from me.. but I almost pee'd myself reading this part.