Be Proactive....
Hello:
I know exactly how you feel with having so many questions... I did too, and found this forum and researched on the net for answers to the many questions I had. Posted below is what I did PRIOR to even walking into court (I posted this to another persons question). My lawyer believes that since I was so PROACTIVE beforehand that it helped with the outcome (plus the fact I had a rather nice judge). Do know that all outcomes are certainly different, but being PROACTIVE can only help and not hurt. As with the move? I'm really not sure about that one... Maybe someone else can give you some advice about that.... Good luck to the both of you!
All My Best!
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I totally understand how you are feeling! And like the person above said, it certainly makes you not want to drink again, if in fact you have taken what has happened seriously.
My advice? BE PROACTIVE!!! BE PROACTIVE!!! When I was arrested back in early February of this year, I researched and found this forum in doing so. I read and read, and really took the advice of those who had been there before me. On my own, I got myself an evaluation, from there I enrolled in a six (6) week DUI education course; I attended a MADD Victim Panel discussion, and attended two AA meetings just to see what they were like. I of course retained a lawyer (and believe it to be a great idea... although I saw a gentleman representing himself and he did quite well...no major penalties against him).... Completing all of the above before I even walked into the courtoom, then when given the opportunity to speak for myself in court, I stated how ashamed and sorry I was (actually I almost broke down in tears from the stress it has caused the past few months). Lo and behold, a person who thought she was going to serve jail time etc, was given a fine and probation for a year (PBJ). Although it was my first offense, I blew a .15. This, a person with a clean driving record (and when I say clean, I mean absolutely clean... not even a parking ticket in over 15 years). I was absolutely mortified about everything, but especially about the BAC result. I knew I was heading for jail, for that alone.
Honestly, read through some of the threads here (you can tell the dumb ones from the serious ones), post your questions as you have. Take the time and research your area and see what happens to those who are in the same boat. It's well worth it! Again, be proactive. I believe if a judge/d.a. see that you are sincerely sorry and have taken those extra steps on your own, they will most certainly take that in consideration before judging.
Good luck to you (and others who may read this). Again, it has been a stress and long haul these past few months, but the advice given here and reading others accounts made me more aware and prepared before I walked into that courtroom just this week.
All my best!
