scared2death2
Junior Member
What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Maryland
Hello Group:
I have over the past week and half been putting myself through mental hell! I have never been in trouble in my entire life. I have absolutely NO past criminal history or poor driving history (this includes parking tickets, speeding tickets... NOTHING... A clean record for the entire time I've been driving). I made the absolute poor judgement call of driving and being pulled over and arrested for a DWI (BAC .15). The irony of it all is that I very seldom drink and was out on a rare occasion, with a friend. Honestly, I have no clue what to expect. I have been in a court room once in my life (where I was a witness to my parents divorce), and that's it. --- I met with one lawyer who moreorless, spoke to me as if I'm an alcholic based on the BAC result (.15), and according to his 20+ years of working DUI/DWI cases. I literally left his office in tears. Needless to say, I won't be using him as my lawyer. However, what troubles me is if his belief is such, will in fact a judge hearing my case believe the same as well? This is very troublesome to me, and I'm sitting here wondering and worrying whether I will serve jail time, or if my license will be suspended for a year or more, or if they'll require me to install one of those devices in my car (mind you, I have been researching on the internet the past week and half and have read all that can possibly happen). The arresting officer was really kind to me, and told me that he could tell I was a good person. He even told me he was sorry for all that occurred (and commented to another officer at the precinct how well mannered I was). All this said, I still have no clue what to do. Thus far (based on what I've read), I have set up an appointment for an evaluation that will cost me $160.00 . I have checked locally and will be attending a MADD panel discussion. And will sign up and attend the 6 week education course that an organization has in my area. Plus, I figured I would also attend an AA meeting once a week. I thought if I do all of this before my court date in April, that the judge (or whomever), will see that I have definitely put forth an effort. I certainly have no problems doing any of this (and figure I will be ordered by the court to do more).
All that said, am I on the right track? What am I to expect? There again, being a first offender with a perfect record before this. Again though, it was a BAC .15 and that I believe I wll have the problems with. PLEASE, if there is ANYONE out there who can give any advice, please email me or respond here the forum for myself and for others who may be in the same boat.
Don't know if I've giving all the necessary information for one to help and give advice. Please let me know if any further info is needed!
Thanks in advance,
Scare2Death2
By the way, I'm 35 and have been driving for over 12 years.
Hello Group:
I have over the past week and half been putting myself through mental hell! I have never been in trouble in my entire life. I have absolutely NO past criminal history or poor driving history (this includes parking tickets, speeding tickets... NOTHING... A clean record for the entire time I've been driving). I made the absolute poor judgement call of driving and being pulled over and arrested for a DWI (BAC .15). The irony of it all is that I very seldom drink and was out on a rare occasion, with a friend. Honestly, I have no clue what to expect. I have been in a court room once in my life (where I was a witness to my parents divorce), and that's it. --- I met with one lawyer who moreorless, spoke to me as if I'm an alcholic based on the BAC result (.15), and according to his 20+ years of working DUI/DWI cases. I literally left his office in tears. Needless to say, I won't be using him as my lawyer. However, what troubles me is if his belief is such, will in fact a judge hearing my case believe the same as well? This is very troublesome to me, and I'm sitting here wondering and worrying whether I will serve jail time, or if my license will be suspended for a year or more, or if they'll require me to install one of those devices in my car (mind you, I have been researching on the internet the past week and half and have read all that can possibly happen). The arresting officer was really kind to me, and told me that he could tell I was a good person. He even told me he was sorry for all that occurred (and commented to another officer at the precinct how well mannered I was). All this said, I still have no clue what to do. Thus far (based on what I've read), I have set up an appointment for an evaluation that will cost me $160.00 . I have checked locally and will be attending a MADD panel discussion. And will sign up and attend the 6 week education course that an organization has in my area. Plus, I figured I would also attend an AA meeting once a week. I thought if I do all of this before my court date in April, that the judge (or whomever), will see that I have definitely put forth an effort. I certainly have no problems doing any of this (and figure I will be ordered by the court to do more).
All that said, am I on the right track? What am I to expect? There again, being a first offender with a perfect record before this. Again though, it was a BAC .15 and that I believe I wll have the problems with. PLEASE, if there is ANYONE out there who can give any advice, please email me or respond here the forum for myself and for others who may be in the same boat.
Don't know if I've giving all the necessary information for one to help and give advice. Please let me know if any further info is needed!
Thanks in advance,
Scare2Death2
By the way, I'm 35 and have been driving for over 12 years.
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