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Diversion class question

2024.05.13 06:24 No-Expert1674 Diversion class question

I got a dui around a year ago and have had a breathalyzer in my car since September of last year and thought I was about to get off. I got a call from the da’s office friday saying I didn’t complete all of my program and I could ask for an extension. I have since found out that I was supposed to be treatment classes which I was unaware of. How should I go about this Im very scared I wont be able to complete the diversion and be sentenced for a duii any help??? Please tell me theres something I can do
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2024.05.13 05:17 ResidentHighway8061 DUI became a DWI

My younger brother was arrested in Oklahoma 2 years ago for DUI. He told me he failed his field sobriety test and let them take his blood. His blood test came back a few weeks later showing he was under the legal limit. The DA changed the charges from DUI to DWI because his blood alcohol was supposedly .079 which is below the legal limit. This change was recently, with in the last few months.
My question is this. Is this typical for a da to change the charges to fit his case or is it more likely my brother’s attorney is trying to get him to take a plea deal to a lesser charge of DWI?
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2024.05.10 22:48 MatureHypnoDom GenAI + Dating -> the latest

Among the tech blogs that I follow for my day job is a legal tech blog that featured this today:
May 10, 2024 ~Read Online~ 194 ChatGPT wants to make you horny?! Brainyacts #194 It’s Friday.
Let’s get to it.
Lead Memo~ AI Trend: Apps for matchmaking, platonic friendships, managing motions, and getting horny
In today’s Brainyacts: To read previous editions, click ~here~. Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, has proposed that the future of dating could lie in the hands of artificial intelligence. According to her, AI agents could act as "dating concierges," interacting with each other to assess compatibility and recommend potential matches, saving users time and effort. How Bumble Will Use AI to Create Healthier Relationships This unique approach has sparked a lively debate, with some welcoming the idea as a time-saving solution for finding quality connections, while others question the authenticity and effectiveness of such a system. As the world of dating continues to evolve, the role of AI in our romantic lives remains a topic of fascination and speculation. I thought I would share a sampling of the spectrum of AI apps related to relationships - fake or real.
Dating? As I shared above, why not have your AI self message their AI self first to see if the real you should even bother with the real them? Huh? Well, it sorta makes sense. Here is more on Bumble’s ~AI-dating concierges~ that will message each other on a human’s behalf. ~Related apps:~ ~https://nomi.ai/~ - an AI companion with memory and a soul~https://kindroid.ai/~ - an AI friend with a voice, looks, and personality~https://replika.ai/~ - an AI companion who cares
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Horny? Yup, it happens and ~OpenAI~ is exploring how to 'responsibly' make AI erotica and porn
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2024.05.08 18:50 Hot_Economics_8245 Advice

Hey guys! Sooo… I got a dui LESS SAFE in Ga back in October 2023,my BAC was .13, I had my first court date in January and I spoke to the DA about what options I had , he had a plea deal already written up for me but I didn’t accept it and told them I wanted a public defender, I’m a college student barley making it by so I couldn’t afford a lawyer.. my second court date was in February and I saw my public defender but he also had 10 other people with the same dui as me… he gathered us up in a group and said your next court date is may 9 (which is tomorrow) he also said the longer we drag out the cases the better, well I have court tomorrow and I have been trying to contact my public defender for the past 2 months and I haven’t heard nothing from him… I get he is super busy but a call or a simple text would of been nice…I’m just trying to get an idea of what I’m looking at for this court date, but do you guys think he will probably end up just getting a continuance and resetting for a later date? I just wanna know what imma be looking at for court tomorrow! Thanks!
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2024.05.08 04:30 islandjb Alaska DUI dismissed after 2 yrs

2yrs ago arrested for dui at a stop light. I was pouring out tobacco from a bottle and the officer “suspected” it was a beer bottle and I blew .09. I was from out of state (GA) and did not lose my driving privileges in my home state likely because they are not a compact state.
Hired an Alaska attorney in Kenai ($4500) and he basically did nothing but attend hearings, defer, etc and supposedly negotiating with the DA and then advise that I was going to plea to the minimums and get off easy with a small amount of house arrest, fines, etc.
When the next, any likely final court date was approaching I decided to contact another attorney in Anchorage to get another opinion. He mentioned that my attorney had not filed any motions, requested any video evidence, etc. He requested all of that, filed a motion for dismissal based on an unlawful stop noting that from the dash cam there was no way the officer could ascertain what type of bottle was being poured and citing a number of similar case dismissals with similar circumstances.
After 2yrs of hell, case was dismissed and DMV revocation was rescinded.
Not all attorneys are the same. Some just walk you into guilt pleas.
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2024.05.08 01:15 Several_Current_1048 Colorado

Got a dui in January, hired an attorney and today I had my first actual court date. First couple were continued due to awaiting the BAC results. Took just under 2 months for blood. .273
My attorney has been in talks with the DA and today we got an official preliminary offer.
Colorado has a mandatory 10 day jail sentence for a BAC over .15. They wouldn’t/cant put it on paper, but they said the judge would likely agree to 15-20 days home detention.
They’re dropping the careless driving citation I received with the DUI
48 hours community service
1 year unmonitored probation with UA’s, possible to end early after 9months
MADD Victim impact panel, alcohol education classes and therapy, alcohol use evaluation - all are standard requirements for DUIs in Colorado. I started that early and am done with all but therapy, it’s 26 weeks 🫠
Driving restrictions are handled separately by the DMV and that hearing is the 22nd. I’ll certainly have an interlock for 2 years, likely a 30-45 day hard license suspension but with the option to get a restricted license for traveling to work.
We didn’t accept that yet, but likely will-considering how rough CO punishments can be, especially in this conservative county with a tough judge-it’s a pretty good deal. We continued it for a month so we can complete the DMV hearing.
First DUI, last DUI.
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2024.05.05 22:20 Salty-Primary-4554 1st DUI, unsure what to expect.

Hello everyone, my husband was arrested for his first ever DUI this past Friday. His BAC was .09, the cops pulled him over becuase he was swirving in his line. He didn't hit anyone and he wasn't speeding. This happened on the 5 north freeway in Santa Fe Springs, L.A.. He complied with officers and spoke clearly. The officer called me to pick him up, so he was able to come home. The officer told him that there is a good chance the DA will drop his case because his BAC is really low, which we are hoping for but we are not banking on that. I have now firgured out, through looking at other posts, that we need to worry about court and the DMV. I've been trying to find posts that are similiar to my husbands case, the reason being is he drives for his company. He's a tech and drives to different locations to work on machinery. How will this DUI affect his job? It was a supid mistake on his part, and he knows that now. He stopped drinking around 9 and was stopped around 12. I know this will pass, it's the unknown that is driving us crazy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. As of right now we are not looking into getting a lawyer, we don't have the funds for it.
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2024.05.05 05:44 Reasonable-Tax1947 Husband's sanction in Veterans treatment court can be covered by fmla to keep his job?

Hello to all,
TIA to any kind soul who answers my question. Infinite thanks and appreciation.
So, here goes:
My husband is currently in the Veterans Treatment Diversion Program, he was put in this god given last ditch program due to him having 2 DUI's and the DA's leniency to try and wrap them both up into one, which upon completion of this program, would've been reduced and/or dismissed I think.
So, he also has another Dui in the neighboring city/suburb that's awaiting his completion to move forward in the legal process. (Yes, he has a fucking problem with alcohol) - Anyhow, the DA gave him the opportunity to enter into this program, he has relapsed quite a few times during the duration that he has been in the program, which is about 8 months, but he would get community service whenever he failed a UA (I kept warning him, but this disease is a bitch, me being an addict myself)
So, fast forward to about 2 weeks ago and I get the dreaded call, he has gotten picked up for another dui (I am so tired at this point) the arrest happens on a thursday, with him having to see the judge for his weekly check-in on tuesday, we go to court and the DA lays it on him that this new arrest gives them the option to either; throw him out of the program (where he faces 3-5 years for the charges) or they can give him one more chance but he has to do 6 months in a detention boot camp in DOC, but will still be in the program. We're praying that they give him the 6 months, with that being said: He works on the Airforce Base as an Airplane mechanic and lord knows that this job is everything to him (To us really)
What I am asking is if the judge chooses the 6 months, can my husband get this covered by FMLA since its a sanction ordered in his treatment?
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2024.05.03 03:52 Different_Ice_2693 Made a stupid decision

I got a DUI in March. I am a working nursing student. I had only had about 2hrs of sleep and I went out with friends and had a few drinks. I got driven back to my brother's house where I was resting for an hour maybe more when I got a call from a friend who said she was stuck outside in the rain and asked if I could go get her. We were visiting in Oakland so neither of us were familiar with the areas. On route to to her I didn't realize how tired I was, I ended up dozing off and hitting the guard rail. The ambulance came and then the police. I was not near my vehicle when they arrived. The officer decided to do a FST (in the cold and rain) and give me a breathalyzer. He had me blow 3 times and then never told me what I blew. I was extremely cooperative and gave no attitude whatsoever. I just got the police report and it stated I blew a .163. I also gave blood and that came back as .22. I thought i had let enough time go by to allow myself time to sober up but apparently I was wrong and made a horribly wrong decision that could potentially ruin my career. I have never had a DUI before. My DMV hearing is next month. My court date was in April but the DA hasn't filed charges yet. I have gotten an attorney to handle the case for me. So I guess I'm just wondering what to expect next. Is my my life completely over because of this 1 stupid mistake? I realize my judgement was very poor on this day and I have been beating myself up about it every since. I feel like such a a failure and an idiot.
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2024.05.02 09:18 tuto06 .20 24y/o

So I blew a .20 back in February after a full day on the mountain driving back from snowboarding. I did not realize how messed up I was but I got on the road anyways. My lawyer appeared in court for me today and sent this:
“I appeared in your criminal case today, pleaded not guilty, and continued the matter to 5/22. The DA provided discovery and an offer. The offer is a standard DUI with a high BAC with 5 days jail (which is more like 2-3 days jail actual time). Other standard terms of the statutory 3 years of informal probation would be a DUI class (3-9 months long), payment of a roughly $2k fine, no BAC while driving (and subject to search/test for alcohol if stopped), license suspension (6-9 months depending on final BAC), and obey all laws.
As discussed, I'll will continue collecting evidence and seek to leverage any mistakes or favorable evidence to your advantage.
As for DMV, I am trying to continue the 5/9 hearing, but there is a good chance it will be denied, in which case your license will likely be suspended around 5/20/24. You will be immediately eligible for an IID-restricted license, which we can discuss if you'd like.”
I’m a little shaken up an out the jail time. I spent the night in jail and I was extremely compliant the entire time. It’s my first offense and I’m extremely ashamed of it all but with this it just feels so much worse. after browsing this subreddit a bit more it seems like most people do not have to actually serve jail time such as for 1st offenses but i’m terrified nonetheless. is that really something i should expect? even the IID?
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2024.05.01 03:19 SubstantialShake4440 1st time dui - accident 0.05 BAC

I DONT HAVE A DUI NOW - REJECTED
I got into a DUI in December and am having my court date tomorrow.
I was driving me and a buddy home and hit a moving car in an intersection, no one was injured and everyone was fine. The other driver did report soreness of the neck and back but my insurance covers all medical bills so I think I’m fine for now. The police showed up, I failed my sobriety test and was asked to breathalyze. I refused at first, but once being told it’s an additional charge if I refuse and they have to get a warrant for blood I agreed. So they cuffed me and took me to a sheriff’s department where I blew 0.05 BAC. The legal limit for a 21 year old is 0.08 but I am unfortunately 20 years old….
I spent the night in jail. I felt like shit and at still embarrassed. I hope it all ends tomorrow and doesn’t get delayed.
I am going to go the public defender route and was wondering if anyone had any advice or something to calm my nerves as I head into this tomorrow?
What should I expect tomorrow?
UPDATE
went into the clerk today and they told me my dui hasn’t been filed so I have to call the DA and see if it’s be filed. Decided to call today and guess what! My dui was rejected for lack of evidence! Whatta know
I am now not being charged with dui nor will it see that I was ever charged with dui.
Does anyone know how I can get my license back? Can I just get it back if I goto the dmv? I technically never got a dui so how’s that work?
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2024.04.28 20:19 jnyblz061218 hit by drunk driver - do I need a lawyer right away?

My partner, our dog, and I were hit from behind while we were stopped at a red light. We gave a statement to the police (basically that we were stopped at a red light and then felt a huge impact from side/behind, we didn't see anything) and they told us they suspected the other driver was impaired. She was taken away in the back of the police car, and we later got their report stating that she had been cited with criminal charges of DUI (BAC 0.16 at 2.5 hours after the collision) and Reckless Driving as well as violation citations for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Using a Mobile Electronic Device, Failure to wear seatbelt, and failure to drive within lane. (The officer on the scene told us she said something like "I want to take a Breathalyzer because the last time this happened they thought i was drunk and I wasn't" so she may have prior traffic violations). Her arraignment date is in about a month and the DA may apparently reach out to us after that.
Both our car and the car that hit us were medium size SUVs, had airbag deployment, and will definitely be totaled. Both cars have up to date insurance. The incident was apparently recorded on dashcam by a bus that was entering the intersection from the other direction and the bus driver stayed on the scene and provided his info to us and the police but we have not seen the footage. We are all ok although I did take the dog to an emergency vet to get checked out ($350 bill). Neither of the humans went to the ED, and 2 days later we both have some neck/back/hip soreness but nothing I would normally seek medical attention for.
Our car was a 3 year old plug in hybrid SUV that has only had minimal depreciation because they are limited in supply and very popular in our area. We are concerned that insurance won't cover the true replacement cost and obviously won't cover the vet bill. Financially none of this will make or break us. If it was a true "accident" I would stop at feeling grateful but it's hard to not be angry at the other driver who was apparently drunk, on her phone, AND driving recklessly and very easily could have killed someone (us in a smaller car, any pedestrian, all of us if she hit a fuel truck that are common in this area, etc etc). We were going to wait until the insurance payout information was available then reach out to her directly to ask for reimbursement for the vet bill and any difference between insurance payout and true replacement cost of the car, but I was wondering if we need to get a lawyer involved sooner and/or need to go to urgent care to document our symptoms.
We live and this occurred in Oregon if that makes a difference. Thank you in advance!
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2024.04.26 08:55 chrspck42 DUI results: San Francisco

Wanted to share my story here before I delete my username because I am never going through this again.
In May of 2022 on a Friday, I went to a work happy hour in SF and had 3.5 beers before taking Bart to Oakland to meet my wife and son and father in law at her uncle’s house.
Was offered wine upon immediate arrival and talked with my wife about who was driving. Looking back the convo was vague but I assumed it was her since I already had started drinking.
Proceeded to drink a good amount of wine. Family was watching a warriors game and I am not into basketball and wanted to leave and was getting impatient. Finally left between 8-9 pm and by then my son was tired and crying and we all just wanted to go home.
I asked my father in law to drive and he said “hell no” kid was crying and I just wanted to go home so I drove everyone. I left the parking garage and stopped quickly at a red light and felt in my gut I shouldn’t drive but didn’t say anything.
Right before our exit is an annoying on ramp where all cars merge immediately, despite having 1 mile to do so, so I sped up passed 3 cars and exited. Turns out CHP was behind me and the CHP office is right there off the same exit. I’m an idiot.
Got pulled over and immediately knew I was going to go to jail as soon as I saw the lights. I’ve been pulled over once before in my MIL’s car for a high beam bulb out, which she got a fix it ticket for.
It was a Friday after a sports game and they immediately asked how much I had to drink, I said wine with dinner and was asked to exit the car. I thought I did ok on the sobriety tests. The report says I started the steps on the wrong foot, in seeing the MVARS footage I was just instructed to do it “exactly like I showed you.” Police report also said I swayed on the one foot test. I counted to 23 one thousand on one foot. Every police report will state you smelled like alcohol, had an unsteady gait, and had bloodshot eyes.
I blew a .16 and went to jail. My wife was able to drive the car home because she blew under the limit. I was released from jail the same night around 2am.
I was charged with child endangerment and dui. I am lucky that CPS never came to my house despite this charge. hired a lawyer for 5k which was incredibly worth it for me personally. I can afford it and it was extremely helpful to have a lawyer to navigate everything with.
I stopped drinking throughout the whole ordeal and started going to AA on my own. I was and felt like a fuck up parent and felt compelled to do something while the slow court process went on.
Court and everything took over a year. The child endangerment charge was dropped, I logged 55 AA meetings which no one asked me to do amd I plead no contest to 1 count of DUI, with standard penalties; 3 month class, 2K fees, MADD panel, 3 years probation. I opted for a restricted license via the dmv because I share a vehicle with my wife and didn’t want to make her have to use an IID as well. I’m lucky that I live in an area and have a commute that a car isn’t needed. I was going to have to do 10 hours of parenting class, but that was dropped by the DA because CHP literally took a year to send MVARS footage (negotiated by my lawyer). I get my unrestricted license back in August.
Personal takeaways; I knew I was drinking too much and this was the reality check that straightened me out. I’m lucky I had my wife’s support and the money for all of this. Don’t drive after drinking at all, don’t get arrested in front of your kids. You’re not defined by the fact you were arrested and charged but by how to respond to it. I don’t drive for work and my job never found out. I haven’t told many people about this, I just ate the charges and consequences and am moving on in life.
This has all been an expensive and hard lesson to learn and now that I am on the other side I’m never coming back here again. Thank you all for your perspective.
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2024.04.25 17:56 gnetic Obstruction due to a thin gold chain on the rearview mirror

Got a friend who was pulled over on St Patts night at 3am. Reason was obstruction hanging from the rear view. It was a thin gold chain and the cop says he saw it. Cop did the whole “I smell alcohol, you been drinking?” skit. She refused to blow or do FST. Of course that’s an arrest. In his report that she saw cop even says that the her driving was fine and not in question.
Now I’m not lawyer but I thought there was established case law from a local county that says that’s not an obstruction and you can’t be pulled over for that. In the local county case it was an air freshener and it got tossed out. Also, it should be noted that the stop netted 3 bricks of cocaine which was deemed inadmissible due to the stop being invalid. Gordan vs Florida
My question is “why is this lawyer taking $8k for a DUI case like this and letting this draw out?” Seems shiesty af. Shouldn’t this not be a DUI case but a case to fight the stop? Her left is in a spiral due to this but it seems cut and dry. Fine, take the $8k but cite the case law to the DA and end it ASAP. Am I wrong?
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2024.04.23 22:34 LionThink Question about deferred probation

So I was arrested for a DUI in Texas and had gotten an original offer for a one year deferred adjudication probation sentence with some added bonus fees. After my lawyer met with a DA he had given a better deal of dropping the charge to obstruction of highway with a year and a half probation (added six months) deferred probation as well. My question is my understanding of deferred is you’re never guilty and after completing probation it’s then dismissed. Why would it matter which sentence I went with if both are dismissed in the end?
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2024.04.23 21:58 Proof_Substance_8589 Finally sentenced - felony dui with gbi enhancements (California)

Hi all, posting to sort of vent and share my whole experience got my first ever dui December 22’ and was finally sentenced April 24’ this process has been anything but easy. I was sentenced to felony dui and had my 3gbis stricken, 365 days in county jail, 1 year license suspension, 1 year interlock, and dui classes. Really hoping I am eligible for electronic monitoring as I’m the sole provider of my family. But also really glad this is finally coming to an end. Also my attorney asked for initially 180 days but judge refused due to severity of the injuries and there being 3 (torn arm ligament, sternum, and major stomach surgery for one) Anyone have any similar case? Hoping to see if outcomes were the same or similar I would also like to add that my bac was extremely low at the time of the blood draw since I was transported to hospital came back .05 but DA calculated it to a .1 at the time of accident
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2024.04.23 21:51 SuperStokedSisyphus First-Time DUI in Riverside County: Wondering about Plea Deals and Mandatory License Suspensions

Just had my third court date today.
I’m a first time offender. My record has been clean until this. I drove on the wrong side of the road, got breathalyzed, blew 0.00, then they took me back to the station and did a blood draw. They found Kratom in my blood. No alcohol, and no other drugs. No crash, no injuries.
There’s a plea deal on the table if I plead guilty to DUI:
I asked my public defender about getting this reduced to a “Reckless Driving” plea, and he said that it’s very unlikely since the DA doesn’t like to do that in cases involving drugs.
Can anyone confirm if this is true? Has anyone been able to get a reckless driving plea in a case involving drugs in Riverside county?
And another question: at this point, is it worth it to get a lawyer? Could a better lawyer perhaps get my deal reduced to reckless driving? If so, does anyone have a good lawyer in Riverside county that they can recommend?
Thank you so much guys. This subreddit has been such a huge help during this whole process. I’ve never been in trouble with the law before and this whole thing is so scary. I haven’t told a soul and I so badly want to keep this a secret, but I’m worried that a possible license suspension would be impossible to hide.
-Overwhelmed in Riverside County
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2024.04.17 04:04 stoney_chick NC Court in Morning - Anyone familiar with sentencing/prison in NC?

This is one of those Hail Mary kinda moments where I am trying to get a better understanding of what to realistically expect for sentencing. Plea agreement is happening in the morning.
TLDR: My fiancé (32 y.o. white male) has a pretty clean background and has been clean since arrest 8 months ago. He was arrested for possession of heroin and then they later jacked it up to Trafficking due to weight. Tomorrow he is accepting a plea deal with a 34 month sentence from the DA. I believe they are reducing it to "attempted trafficking." The DA wanted him to go in for 45 months but they've talked her down to 34.
Questions: 1. Is it possible / at all likely the judge will reduce that sentence? 2. Since the plea agreement includes the sentence, does that mean he cannot get out early for good behavior, etc.?
Neither one of us really know the system and how these things actually work, but I feel like many people don't end up serving full sentences.
If you want the story:
Almost 2 years ago my fiancé became addicted to pain pills and quickly introduced to h. The night he was arrested was the last night he used -- the arrest saved his life. However, he was caught with 9g of H...so trafficking. Aside from the trafficking, he was so high he didn't pull over immediately. Also, through his addiction he had stolen a ring and pawned it - this happened a week before his arrest, so he was charged with that also. So overall he has: Trafficking Felony Fleeing in a motor vehicle DUI And some misdemeanor theft charges
The DA wants him gone. One arrest when he was 18 for misdemeanor theft and he has been clean since getting out, has a great job, and has proof of being clean through a program that drug tests him. But tomorrow is the day he is accepting the plea. Lawyer sucks but lawyer told him the DA is willing to take it to trial so he pretty much needs to take this plea.
The plea he is taking is that he is convicted of all charges, but I believe they are reducing Trafficking to "Attempted Trafficking"
We're not so ego-centric that we dont understand that he broke the law, he has to face the consequences. And he would be dead otherwise. But 34 months itself sounds like a really intense amount of time for a drug addict who has since gotten clean.
Maybe no one will answer. Maybe my questions are dumb. But hey, I'll try. I feel alone in the whole thing and he is actually a great person - we were normal until addiction hit him. I appreciate any experience or knowledge anyone can grant me.
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2024.04.16 03:24 Tabeyloccs Need some guidance.

First time DUI in San Luis Obispo county, no prior criminal history.
Pulled over for DUI and blew a .20
Trying to request the DMV hearing so I can keep my license until the DMV hearing or court convictions
I’m so worried I will get jail time, I am wondering if I need to hire a lawyer or roll with a public defender??
Should I enroll in AA meetings and start my DUI classes now? Will that show the judge and DA that I’m taking this serious and want to change? If anyone has any insight into how the process usually plays out that would be amazing.
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2024.04.15 19:42 Educational-Ad5717 Marin County DUI, BAC .17/.18 DA initial offer.

Hi everybody,
I made a huge mistake back in November, I will spare the details on this being a mistake and all that good stuff. I have and will never drive drunk again. This whole experience has been a nightmare. After about 3 court dates that did not come of much, my lawyer has reached out to me with an initial offer from the DA.
I was pulled over going 86 in a 65 zone. The breathalyzer when I was first pulled over read .148&.169. I was compliant, I did not have an accident, and no property was damaged. Is there a reason the DA is suggesting jail? This is the DA's first offer, I have a call with my lawyer today. Should I ask him to lower anything specifically? The fine seems huge and this is my first dui.
Plead Guilty Count 1 or 2; admit high BAC; the remaining counts) and any allegations) would be dismissed. BAC: .17/.18% Sentence as to Count 1 or 2: 3 year conditional sentence (informal court probation) on the following terms and conditions: 1) Lead a Law Abiding Life; 2) Pay a Penal Fine in the Amount of $1,614.00; 3) Pay a Restitution Fine in the Amount of $150.00; 4) Pay a Probation Revocation Restitution Fine in the Amount of $150.00 [this fine is stayed and is imposed only if there is a probation violation in the future]; 5) Pay a Court Operations Assessment in the Amount of $40.00; 6) Pay a Criminal Conviction Fee in the Amount of $30.00 7) Do not drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in his/her system (a .01% BAC or higher) for the term of your probation; 8) You must submit to a preliminary alcohol screening test or other chemical test (including breath, blood, and urine) if a peace officer suspects you have been driving under the influence; 9) Enroll in, attend, and complete the First Offender DUI School; 10) Serve 5 days Marin County Jail, [credit: 1 day (11/16/23)] 11) Notify the Court in writing of any change in residence or mailing address.
Maximum Penalties: 6 months county jail and $1,000.00 fine
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2024.04.15 06:02 Defiant-Cut-4201 I feel like there's no way out

I got a misdemeanor dui in April of 2022. Took a 18 month deferred sentence on DA supervision out of Tulsa County oklahoma.
It wasn't your normal dui situation. I drank till midnight and had to be @ work @ 8 am, got pulled over for not using my turn signal leaving my neighborhood.
I am an alcoholic and was ordered by my drug assessment to goto rehab. I made it 4 days in there and left.
Now I'm finding out that the courts could accelerate this misdemeanor to a felony. I have no idea if it's true cuz it's just stuff I'm hearing from ppl around me.
I live in a crap area with my ex wife's uncle, like all the people around me smoke meth and I have no one I can talk to.
I called my mom today and gave her an update on my life, we talked the day I went into rehab, and after me telling her what's happened over the last week she told me she loves me but not to call her anymore. I was devastated.
I tried contacting a few ppl that I guess were friends that I've known but no one will talk to me. I got even more depressed.
I bought double the amount of alcohol I'd normally need to get through the day and 2 boxes of sleeping pills. I'm drinking now.
If there's anyone that's in Oklahoma, can the court really accelerate my misdemeanor to a felony. I have no criminal history and it's was my 1st dui. 35 yr old male.
Over the last 5 yrs I went from 3 cars and 2 bikes, an apt and a wife to literally nothing. No friends. No family will talk to me. All I have is liquor, some sleeping pills, an electric scooter, and a duffel bag of clothes. I have nothing anymore. I feel hopeless amd trapped in a plea agreement I really didn't understand.
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2024.04.12 18:11 lsdzeppelinn 1st DUI. Los Angeles, CHP. No accident, stopped for speeding on the 10. Blew .095 in the field and .09 in the station. Should I get a lawyer?

24yrs old. First time DUI. Los Angeles county, stopped by CHP. Doing 85 on the 10 at 1:00am. No accident or property damage. First time getting stopped for any reason.
Admitted to 3 drinks at dinner. Did the field sobriety tests, did fine. Blew a .095. Arrested, taken to station. Blew a .090 at station. Released immediately and got picked up. Haven't schedule APS yet. Should I? I feel Im bound to lose.
I havent talked to any lawyer yet. Im very much working class. Money is tight. Even on the low end $2000-4000 Idk how I could afford that.
My plan so far is to try and get the IID restricted license and hope that the DA lowers it to a wet/reckless. Cop said thats whats likely to happen, but why should I believe a cop. Is this likely to happen at all without a lawyer?
I'm completely lost, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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