Anyone ever gotten a DUI?

[xstud]

I got one in FL last week and blew .214. Never been arrested or anything before...

What should I expect?

as little ripping on me as possible would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

PS. My state is Florida

[flyingillini]

Thankfully I never have. I don't take those chances anymore, just not worth it if you were to get pulled over.

[tullamore]

Get a lawyer, I fortunately never have had one, probably should have. But some jobs wont higher you if you are convicted of an OUI. Spend the money on a lawyer and you should be able to get the charges dropped to driving to endanger, pay a fine, and learn your lesson

[Iwinyourmoney]

NEVER blow. Saves you a lot

[Casperwaits]

X, my old roomate who NEVER had gotten in trouble with the law got a DUI. More or less he got probation, and paid a crap load in lawyer and court costs. First offense is more of a major time and money hassle I have heard from my friends. Get a lawyer that deals in that type of case, and you will get through it pal.

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

Never blow, if you refuse to blow you pay a follow to abide a officier u get thrown in jail and you bail yourself out, and it's done

[Casperwaits]

Never blow, if you refuse to blow you pay a follow to abide a officier u get thrown in jail and you bail yourself out, and it's done

Actually every state is different on that Until. I had a friend who didn't blow in New York, and it didn't go nearly that easily for him.

[InTheHole]

A lot of fines. you obviously are pretty stupid as a .21 suggests that you do this quite often. A word of advice...when you get your license back you will start getting pulled over for the silliest things. I advise you never drink and drive again. Sounds stupid but your flagged for the next couple years and will be pulled over whenever you're on the road from 12-3am

[InTheHole]

BTW...if you were in NJ it would do you very little to get a lawyer. The Motor Vehicle Commission Courts in NJ have more power that the Judicial Branch when it comes to DWI's...consider yourself lucky

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

Actually every state is different on that Until. I had a friend who didn't blow in New York, and it didn't go nearly that easily for him.

i wouldnt no but my best friend his whole family are cops or parole officers and they say this works fine here in CA

[reno cool]

what about that stupid touch your nose, walk a straight line shit, cause I'm definitely refusing that. In fact I'm demanding a brethalizer if they try to make me do that shit.

[frostno98]

i wouldnt no but my best friend his whole family are cops or parole officers and they say this works fine here in CA

You blew .214 BAC which is well over the legal limit in most states, where in most states the max is .08 and a few .10. Since you were well over the limit the penalties will be substantially higher, more hours in DUI class and more community service hours unless you chose to stay in jail for a few days.

I had to the luck to blow a .07/.08 and got lucky when I was stopped for a DUI. Cases was later reduced to a reckless driving charge and didn't have to deal with all that DUI class BS. Getting a DUI is no joke, and it's going to cost you at least 2k in fines and your insurance will definitely triple what you are already paying.

[xstud]

Just to save everyone time here... yes I am an idiot. I don't drink all that often and needless to say I won't be drinking anytime soon.

I know I blew over the legal limit. I paid 750.00 to bond myself out and I have court on Feb 4th.

The lawyers down here want to charge an insane amt... I obviously was given the public defender but I more less am just looking for what I should expect.

In regards to blowing.... if you refuse in FL you automatically lose your license for 1 year, and all fines and penalties double if found guilty.

In regards to me blowing .214...I passed all field sobriety tests except standing on your leg for 25 seconds... I should not have drove... thank god no property damage was done, nobody was hurt and that's about it.

So the tally so far for this experience is 750. I anticipate a lot higher obviously... 2-4k. I am more worried about jail, and extremely worried about really insane fines like 5k etc.

The law says even first offenders can get up to 9 months... but the officer said "it was a good thing you co-operated 100% or it would look 10x worse than it does now."

Sorry for babbling, I have lost a ton of sleep over this... and really sick of feeling like shit and wondering... and talking to sleezy lawyers is really depressing me... some say "if you have the public defender represent you, you will for sure get jail, I charge 5000.00 for dui cases and in 87% of them no jail time is served"

thanks for keeping the ripping to a minimum... timer and casper and the rest who provided solid feedback... thank you.

[InTheHole]

you are NOT going to jail! I bet you 5000 dollars...mot ridiculous thing anybody could ever tell you

[frostno98]

Since their was no accident or injury involve your more likely to do community service in lieu of jail time. So just have the Public Defender cut a deal for you, and plead no contest to the charges.

If you were to refuse, it's basically the same thing as having a DUI. Except an automatic 1 year license suspension. Your DUI arrest will still show on your DMV record as a refusal, and the insurance company will treat you the same. So you did the right thing taking the breathalyzer.

[InTheHole]

I do this for a living...(the counseling side)...NJ has the most strict DUI laws and NO ONE ever faces jail time (with an otherwise clean record) until third offense. Those lawyers are POS

[gm2022]

Just to save everyone time here... yes I am an idiot. I don't drink all that often and needless to say I won't be drinking anytime soon.

I know I blew over the legal limit. I paid 750.00 to bond myself out and I have court on Feb 4th.

The lawyers down here want to charge an insane amt... I obviously was given the public defender but I more less am just looking for what I should expect.

In regards to blowing.... if you refuse in FL you automatically lose your license for 1 year, and all fines and penalties double if found guilty.

In regards to me blowing .214...I passed all field sobriety tests except standing on your leg for 25 seconds... I should not have drove... thank god no property damage was done, nobody was hurt and that's about it.

So the tally so far for this experience is 750. I anticipate a lot higher obviously... 2-4k. I am more worried about jail, and extremely worried about really insane fines like 5k etc.

The law says even first offenders can get up to 9 months... but the officer said "it was a good thing you co-operated 100% or it would look 10x worse than it does now."

Sorry for babbling, I have lost a ton of sleep over this... and really sick of feeling like shit and wondering... and talking to sleezy lawyers is really depressing me... some say "if you have the public defender represent you, you will for sure get jail, I charge 5000.00 for dui cases and in 87% of them no jail time is served"

thanks for keeping the ripping to a minimum... timer and casper and the rest who provided solid feedback... thank you.

Man hope you make it, sounds like you are aware of your doings and wont ever be in that position ever again! GL stud

[onlooker]

I do this for a living...(the counseling side)...NJ has the most strict DUI laws and NO ONE ever faces jail time (with an otherwise clean record) until third offense. Those lawyers are POS

What about if you had a minor in the vehicle with you? I know someone that is going through a DUI with a minor in the car. Jumped the charges up to Aggressive DUI. Jail time or community service/and fines?

[InTheHole]

^ yes and I would fully support that. DUI w/ accident especially with injuries would increase your chances as well...

[onlooker]

^ yes and I would fully support that. DUI w/ accident especially with injuries would increase your chances as well...

I was asking you. Would it result in Jail time or community service/fines?

[InTheHole]

sorry onlooker...posting from PDA

in the case you suggested I would get a good lawyer because with a minor you're facing child endangerment and with a accident a series of other charges. The minor scenario would piss off the courts big time and I would definetely seek counsel

[InTheHole]

However a straight dui (1st time)...worst case scenario...would be jail or an option to seek treatment which in itself is kind of crazy...

[Shortstop]

http://www.madd.org/

[Cloak & Dagger]

got one when I was 22.....

got a Lawyer...paid $2000 and beat it in exchange for diversion classes

it was for marijuana and cocaine

[Kaps]

i got my first one last year ...i refused to blow so i got arrested and went to jail
i passed field sobriety tests but cop still wasnt convinced since my clothes and breathe smelled like patron bad....im in illinois and if you refuse you automatically lose ur license for 6months ....i got a good lawyer and he got me off with no suspension and i was found innocent of the case since i looked so good on tape while doing field tests... they charged me 1250 in court fines for the speeding ticket and dropped the DUI and lawyer cost me 4 dimes but he usually charges 7 dimes ...ridiculous how much lawyers charge
what fukkin sucks is goin out for the night could end up costing you anywhere between 5-7 dimes and is almost not worth it anymore
i was out tonight and had 5 drinks ...greygoose on the rocks ...even though 5 drinks dont even put a dent in me i would probably blow past legal limit even though im completely fine.
Its fukkin B.S. but i also understand why laws are very strict because of lots of accidents and deaths

Xstud i hope everything works out for you pal cause when it happend to me i felt like shit and was very depressed for awhile ....but dont worry things will get better
my advice is to get a good lawyer and he will get you out of it

[Cloak & Dagger]

Just to save everyone time here... yes I am an idiot. I don't drink all that often and needless to say I won't be drinking anytime soon.

I know I blew over the legal limit. I paid 750.00 to bond myself out and I have court on Feb 4th.

The lawyers down here want to charge an insane amt... I obviously was given the public defender but I more less am just looking for what I should expect.

In regards to blowing.... if you refuse in FL you automatically lose your license for 1 year, and all fines and penalties double if found guilty.

In regards to me blowing .214...I passed all field sobriety tests except standing on your leg for 25 seconds... I should not have drove... thank god no property damage was done, nobody was hurt and that's about it.

So the tally so far for this experience is 750. I anticipate a lot higher obviously... 2-4k. I am more worried about jail, and extremely worried about really insane fines like 5k etc.

The law says even first offenders can get up to 9 months... but the officer said "it was a good thing you co-operated 100% or it would look 10x worse than it does now."

Sorry for babbling, I have lost a ton of sleep over this... and really sick of feeling like shit and wondering... and talking to sleezy lawyers is really depressing me... some say "if you have the public defender represent you, you will for sure get jail, I charge 5000.00 for dui cases and in 87% of them no jail time is served"

thanks for keeping the ripping to a minimum... timer and casper and the rest who provided solid feedback... thank you.

thats where you fuked up

you were already going to lose your license anyway when they charge you with a DUI...if you knew you were already drunk...it would be pointless to submit to their tests....all you did was build their case for them

you should have remained silent and refused EVERYTHING

then requested to talk to a lawyer

[CaneDawg]

dont hire the lawyer

you are guility and blew a high number

you will get a big fine,probation, and community service

no jail on the first one

you will waste 2k hiring a lawyer who cannot help you on this one

good luck

[Boner_18]

dont hire the lawyer

you are guility and blew a high number

you will get a big fine,probation, and community service

no jail on the first one

you will waste 2k hiring a lawyer who cannot help you on this one

good luck

This. I was arrested in PA for multiple misdemeanors and even for that they have a first offender program like most states. Just be apologetic, open to criticism and willing to comply w/ whatever they throw at you. Don't lose sleep over this, just do everything you need to do in order to get through it. You will be stronger when you are done.

[mmike032]

no need for a lawyer. this is petty shit.
if its your first offense you will get a fine, probation, lose your license.
Here in GA its a mandatory 2 days in jail for first offense dont know about FLA.
save the lawyer money for your fines which will be about $2000 at least

[mmike032]

thats where you fuked up

you were already going to lose your license anyway when they charge you with a DUI...if you knew you were already drunk...it would be pointless to submit to their tests....all you did was build their case for them

you should have remained silent and refused EVERYTHING

then requested to talk to a lawyer

In Ga if you refuse to blow you are charged with DUI refusal
I'm sure FLA has similar laws.

[Richkas]

Never Blow

No need for lawyer on first offense

Trust me I know, just got one exactly 1 year ago.

Have a buddy who just got his 3rd one. No jail.

The key is he got his 3rd one, but was not under suspension.

If you get one while you are suspended for DUI, thats when it gets hairy. And usually the guys that get 3,4,5 DUI's are under suspension at the time.

[Richkas]

In Ga if you refuse to blow you are charged with DUI refusal
I'm sure FLA has similar laws.

In illinois you get suspended longer for refusal to blow.

In Illinois 1st time offenders if you blow is 3 months suspension.

Because I refused, mine was 6 months suspension.

[wtf]

stud, lawyers are vile slime

they will say or do anything to extract your funds from you, that includes un-ethical behaviour by scaring the shit out of you, please do not give into thier treachery

i dont care about lawyers who post here, they prey on the misery of others

i have zero respect for the whole profession

you will not do time, no fukin way

[Boner_18]

stud, lawyers are vile slime

they will say or do anything to extract your funds from you, that includes un-ethical behaviour by scaring the shit out of you, please do not give into thier treachery

i dont care about lawyers who post here, they prey on the misery of others

i have zero respect for the whole profession

you will not do time, no fukin way

Please, do all your own legal work. Real estate deals, sales contracts, wills, etc. You can find them on legalzoom.com. Our profession doesn't want clients like you.

[wtf]

yea yea your a necessary evil under some very limited circumstances

you are the ones the make the rules so bizarre only to confuse that requires your over priced assistance

look at the tax laws, it does not have to be like that-- it doesnt, i live in hong kong flat tax, a five year old can do the returns

but it is a huge industry there and will never change cause all the blood suckers who make the rules are lawyers