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What is the name of your state? California
My Story
I'm 19yrs old. I got a DUI in June for the first time. I was not arrested, cops took me home instead. A friend of a friend who's a DA helped me out and I didn't have to go to court. He told me my case was dismissed. Then he said I should be getting my license back in the mail. But I never did and I didn't know what to do. I looked at my yellow ticket. It said something about DMV hearing in 10 days, but I didn't do anything. My BAC was .05%. The officer never showed me what the breathalyzer said. Anyway, I'm a college student and my fall semester started, I drive to school every morning thinking either my license is suspended or it is coming back to me in the mail. One day, I got hit by another car (I was considered not at fault). Cops came. Gave me a citation for driving while license was suspended. I am due in court in October. I didn't tell the DA about this because I feel his helping me for the DUI was just a one-time-thing, and ofcourse no fee was asked of me. So that's why I am here. For free advice.
The Result
No more drinking. Period. I have put myself under house arrest, I go to school and bury myself in books everyday. I am ready to do any community service, take any classes to remove those 4 points from my driving record. Even if I can't drive till I'm 21, I know I deserve it. I am terrified of driving now. My back hurts alot from previous car accidents not related to drug/alcohol. I didn't do anything about it because I didn't know until now that this woud have a long-term effect on my body. My car got impounded, still is. My insurance will pay for damage. I commute to school everday -- 1.5 hours.
Questions
I am a green card holder -- are these two incidents considered a felony?
Is it going to be hard for me to get my citizenship?
Infraction/Misdeamor/Conviction -- What are the differences? In the future, are these going to cancel any hopes of getting a job?
Do I get to say anything in court? Or is it just showing up and going home?
How long is my license going to be suspended? revoked?
I hate to ask this but, can I request for restricted license or something to use for going to school and back home only?
Can I also request Community Service, or anything else to remove the 4 points?
And if I can, how long is it going to take to complete?
Sorry for alot of questions.
Any critism, smart, sarcastic remarks, advice, information will be greatly appreciated. I've read quite a lot of forums that have similar links to my story so I could avoid having to post one up for myself, but I couldn't find any. I found alot of angry replies too, critisizing the poster. I think it is important for one to know as much as possible about people's point of views/opinions. It keeps things interesting, right?
My Story
I'm 19yrs old. I got a DUI in June for the first time. I was not arrested, cops took me home instead. A friend of a friend who's a DA helped me out and I didn't have to go to court. He told me my case was dismissed. Then he said I should be getting my license back in the mail. But I never did and I didn't know what to do. I looked at my yellow ticket. It said something about DMV hearing in 10 days, but I didn't do anything. My BAC was .05%. The officer never showed me what the breathalyzer said. Anyway, I'm a college student and my fall semester started, I drive to school every morning thinking either my license is suspended or it is coming back to me in the mail. One day, I got hit by another car (I was considered not at fault). Cops came. Gave me a citation for driving while license was suspended. I am due in court in October. I didn't tell the DA about this because I feel his helping me for the DUI was just a one-time-thing, and ofcourse no fee was asked of me. So that's why I am here. For free advice.
The Result
No more drinking. Period. I have put myself under house arrest, I go to school and bury myself in books everyday. I am ready to do any community service, take any classes to remove those 4 points from my driving record. Even if I can't drive till I'm 21, I know I deserve it. I am terrified of driving now. My back hurts alot from previous car accidents not related to drug/alcohol. I didn't do anything about it because I didn't know until now that this woud have a long-term effect on my body. My car got impounded, still is. My insurance will pay for damage. I commute to school everday -- 1.5 hours.
Questions
I am a green card holder -- are these two incidents considered a felony?
Is it going to be hard for me to get my citizenship?
Infraction/Misdeamor/Conviction -- What are the differences? In the future, are these going to cancel any hopes of getting a job?
Do I get to say anything in court? Or is it just showing up and going home?
How long is my license going to be suspended? revoked?
I hate to ask this but, can I request for restricted license or something to use for going to school and back home only?
Can I also request Community Service, or anything else to remove the 4 points?
And if I can, how long is it going to take to complete?
Sorry for alot of questions.
Any critism, smart, sarcastic remarks, advice, information will be greatly appreciated. I've read quite a lot of forums that have similar links to my story so I could avoid having to post one up for myself, but I couldn't find any. I found alot of angry replies too, critisizing the poster. I think it is important for one to know as much as possible about people's point of views/opinions. It keeps things interesting, right?