I was charged with DUI last night after slightly clipping the curb while being pulled over. I failed the field sobriety, but I simply couldn't do it under such conditions, with the cold, my nerves, weak legs and severe ADHD and Non-Verbal Learning Disability. I refused to take the breathalyzer, I did not admit to using alcohol and none wad found in my car, I would have taken a blood test but the option was not explicitly given. The officer allowed me to sit in the waiting room and said "He is fine, he just won't take the BA". I hired an attorney and the court date is next week. What will likely happen?
Ask the attorney you hired. He knows all the facts of your case. We don't.
The story - Had 3 beers and shared a little margarita over the course of two plus hours.Took my friend home and as i pulled into the driveway I was bluelighted. Told I failed to come to a complete stop at the sop sign (which as memory serves I very much did) and failure to use turn signal (which I didnt (it was residential)). Told me my eyes looked glossy, asked me to step out...and lets do a field sobriety test. I (regrettably) told him I believed the test to be waste due to his biased opinion but complied. Afterwards backup officer is holding the blow test and I say "id rather just take a blood test". Instantly cuffed. Coulnt afford to pay for blood test so I submit to the blow test at the station and blow .063, finest 12 hours in my life followed. I have no record, and no money. Advice?
You are likely eligible for a public defender. However, you would be better off with private counsel. Regardless,...
I received around $2500 in court fees and fines, and a jail sentence of 21 days in August of last year. My fees/fines are due 2/11/2013. Since my release from jail I've lost my job, and have been looking ever since. I recently moved in with some friends close to town to increase the likely hood of finding a job, although it is still very hard due to my lack of a drivers license. I've had a couple of interviews, but I've failed the background check every time. I'm expecting a little over $1000 in tax refunds and plan to use all of it to make a payment on my fines. Considering this, what can I expect when I go to court on the 11th of next month? Is there any way I can avoid jail time?
In my experience, courts appreciate being told of difficulties early. First opportunity, schedule an appearance before...
