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  37 5 Go get a lawyer. Ask around and find one that suits you. This law firm that specializes in DUI cases helped reduce the sentences of more than one person that I know. There is a lot of good information on their site, and even if you choose not to retain their services, they can answer some of your questions for you. A .1 BAC is not terribly high, so depending on your circumstances, it is likely you'll be convicted on lesser charges. Then, when you get your license back, DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE EVER AGAIN. Andy answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report 1 comment by bablu786back… 0 0 Hey, You are saying right that about work routine. Any one know and should that with this help we can maintain our health and body. find attorney--find attorney bablu786back commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  13 3 absolutely get a lawyer, public defenders are crap plus there are a lot of other things going on that you will need a lawyer for. Getting arrested (not convicted) for a DUI means that you will get your license automatically revoked. To stop this, your lawyer will need to schedule a hearing with the DOL. Second, do not get a differed if you can avoid it, a deferred is a one shot option and if you get in trouble while under a differed, you get screwed royally. A good lawyer should get the charges reduced or the entire thing thrown out. Last, the court is going to demand you get a alcohol evaluation. Do not pick someone from the phone book, have your lawyer recommend someone who does evaluations only (does not run a treatment center) and takes cash. Good lawyers usually keep someone in their back pocket who knows how to type the right evaluation up for you. bad news, by the time you are done, it is going to run you about 5K. S answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report 1 comment by Jon… 0 0 From what I hear deferred also ends up being way more expensive. A family member did it, and he had to do a bunch of treatment as well as have a breathalyzer installed in his car, which he had to pay to rent and also pay to maintain and get checked periodically. I think he said overall it was 15k. Either way it's going to be more than the 5k quoted by S. Jon commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  8 0 Like everyone else is saying, *get a lawyer!* Unfortunately, the best moves you can make to avoid conviction -- besides taking a taxi -- are the things you have to do /before/ you get arrested: #1, if you have access to a legal insurance plan (such as the ARAG Group plan offered to Microsoft employees), *sign up.* These plans make it much cheaper to hire that lawyer later. #2, when pulled over, politely refuse to answer questions and do not consent to a search. The implied consent law only requires you to take a blood alcohol test *after* you are arrested, which means until the officer establishes probable cause to arrest you, you can and should refuse to perform field sobriety tests of any kind. Simply tell the officer that you want a lawyer, and if he has probable cause to arrest you, you will gladly submit to testing as per your lawyer's advice. I've never gotten a DUI (or had to invoke my right to a lawyer on the roadside, for that matter) but I have taken a ration of shit from Canada's immigration authorities over my arrest record. Modern punishment goes far beyond community service, jail and fines. Nowadays, even the most ordinary crimes destroy a person's employability, credit and freedom to travel. Defend yourself with everything you've got. Eric Arrr answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  10 3 The rumors are true: if convicted you WILL be denied entry into Canada for a minimum of five years, after which you get to through an incredibly onerous and, unsurprisingly, expensive process to convince some Canadian Minister that you've been rehabilitated. And personally--as someone who blew a .12 and lost his license for a year in a rural state--I think you should consider sucking it up and taking your medicine. Do a little penance for all the times you drove WASTED and were lucky enough to do no harm. Canada's over-rated anyway. Jay Schacht answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report 2 comments by jezbian and soundslikepuget… 0 0 actually canada denies people with ANY convictions in the last TEN years. i know because when i was attempting to go to vancouver a year ago last week, my 2 friends in the car (one who had a DUI from a couple years ago, another with a 2nd degree possession of stems & seeds from 8 years ago) got denied and we had to return to WA. jezbian commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Canada denies people with a DUI Indefinitely, unless you complete an extensive and expensive "rehabilitation" process or obtain a Temporary Resident Permit. I'm an expert on this stuff. See here: http://questionland.com/questions/12523-will-canada-allow-you-to-cross-their-border-if-you-received-a-dui-in-ca-in-2007 soundslikepuget commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  4 0 Well, something you must ask yourself. Was this an isolated incident, or was it bound to happen? In any event, make an informed decision over how to plead at your court date. There is no charge for the initial meeting with an attorney, and you'll probably want to meet with a few to find out what the average cost will be (5 to 7K). Attorneys can not guarantee an outcome, that all depends on the Judge. For the future?? remember DONT DRIVE TO THE DRINK because THERE IS NO LEGAL LIMIT. Arthur Schwartz answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report 3 comments by freikja, S, and freikja… 0 0 l have no idea what that last sentence means. No legal limit where? freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 you can still get arrested if you blow less than a .08 if the officer feels that you are impaired. And yes, it will hold up in court. S commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Oh. Well, l knew that, his sentence just wasn't all that clear. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  6 2 Jim Walker at 206-919-8200 He is a force to be reckoned with in the court room. He Specializes in DUIs and knows his stuff. vooodooo84 answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report 2 comments by vooodooo84 and vooodooo84… 0 0 Also he charges less than his former colleages at FoxDuarte. vooodooo84 commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 It looks like I gave the wrong phone number in the post above the correct one is (206) 443-1100 vooodooo84 commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  6 3 Buy a bus pass and get to know your local bus system. And your inability to travel internationally for a year should give you plenty of time to think about the scope of what you just got caught doing. Steven Gomez answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report 2 comments by Andy and Steven Gomez… 0 0 Also not true. Canada is the one of the only countries that you cannot go with a DUI conviction. Most places do not ask for a background check before you go there. Can't go to Canada? Go to England or France! They are infinitely more interesting. Andy commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Okay, your inability to travel to Canada for a year should give you plenty of time to think about the scope of what you just got caught doing. Steven Gomez commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  3 0 Get a lawyer. I always recommend Rick Leo, who has his own firm in Bothell, and used to be a public defender* and is a great trial attorney. He just helped a friend of mine in your situation, and she was very happy with the result. * Public defenders are usually great criminal & trial lawyers, but are overworked and do not have the time or other resources of private counsel, or of the prosecutor's office. How fair is that? Luckier answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  3 2 You will be asked to undergo an alcohol/drug addiction evaluation. Do not go to the cheapest place on the list. The cheap places are outpatient clinics who make their money on rehab clients. They will attempt to convince you that you need rehabilitation. Do not let them. You will also want to lie about any drinking or drugs you've done. Act like the first time you ever drank was in fact when you got the DUI. Specifically, avoid a business called "the Shamrock Group" That is probably the most important time and money saving thing you can do, for starters. Go to all of your court hearings, the DUI victims panel, the drug/alcohol information school. It all feels like Bullshit, but in WA, you will have to jump through the hoops. I took a court appointed lawyer and got the same book thrown at me as a guy with a personal lawyer, so save your money. Also, you won't be allowed into Canada for 5 years after your conviction as a DUI is a felony up there. regrettable drive answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report 4 comments by Andy, Steven Gomez, and Andy… 0 0 Not true, most people I know who got a non-court-appointed attorney either had their cases dismissed or their charges reduced. Having a good lawyer that you pay is infinitely better than one that you don't. But I suppose it depends on how much you're willing to pay. Andy commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 You clearly don't have a problem with driving drunk, don't you, Andy? Steven Gomez commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 I may have a drinking problem, but I don't have a car and I don't drive. Andy commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Steven, did Andy's original answer somehow escape your attention, in which he advises in caps that after all is said and done, the OP should not drink and drive ever again? Or are you just trying to pick a fight? freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  5 4 1. Lay off the hooch. 2. Learn to copy edit. Allie answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report 1 comment by bablu786back… 0 0 Hey, You are saying right that about work routine. Any one know and should that with this help we can maintain our health and body. find attorney--find attorney bablu786back commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 You're in deep. The first thing to do is hire the correct DUI lawyer. I know a couple that will do first time DUI defense for around $1000. If you need a San Diego DUI attorney than the Law Offices of Ian Pancer will help you. Call a attorney and get advice right away. davidp10 answered in Finance/Insure/Legal about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by jbro… 0 0 What lawyers will do this for $1,000? The cheapest i've found were $2000 and up to $5000. I just got caught in CA visiting wine country in Napa, any help out there about hiring an attorney for a first DUI with no priors? jbro commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I just got my first DUI and i told the state trooper not while my lawyer is present.they took me to jail and from there we went to the hospital.and they took blood.what should i do.and im not a from the usa im from mexico. mundo answered in Finance/Insure/Legal about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 The first thing to do is contact an attorney in you area. If you live in the Baltimore Region, you can contact the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC at www.RiceLawMD.com or RiceLawMD@gmail.com, Baltimore's Premier DUI/DWI Defense attorney. There can be serious consequences to a DUI conviction. You want to make sure that you hire a lawyer that practices DUI/DWI Defense work. You don't want to hire a employment lawyer that has handled 2 DUI cases in 20 years. You will find that often. Check out the attorneys that you meet with my visiting your State's Case Search website and search the attorney's name. If you don't see a lot of DUI cases or criminal defense cases, then move on. RiceLawMD answered in Finance/Insure/Legal about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 im in the same boat i got a dui 1.5 but i went straight to a 3 month rehab and just got out and waiting on my lawyer to call me back , not really sure whats going to happin, for some reason she asked for a palimalary hearing. Kevin7086 answered in Finance/Insure/Legal about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 1 In this case you should talk to some of the Louisville lawyers. They can resolve almost any case! They won't fail on you. Good luck! PurpleHope answered in Finance/Insure/Legal about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 1 Contact a good attorney in Chicago, IL http://www.chicagocriminalduiattorney.com http://www.mitchfurmanlaw.com Mitch Furman answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  5 6 Start riding a bike Patrick McFadden answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  5 9 GET A LAWYER!!! And FIGHT THIS!! Remember one DUI offence WILL KEEP YOU OUT OF TRAVELING TO CANADA!! Seriously, I have one from 12 years ago and was turned away from the border last summer. You HAVE to get this dropped. Andy answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago | Report 2 comments by Andy and freikja… 0 0 If you have a good reason for going into Canada (to visit friends or relatives or have work up there), it is possible to request permission to enter the country despite having a DUI conviction. Andy commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 lf not going to Canada were a concern, maybe the OP shouldn't have driven drunk in the first place. Break the law, there are going to be consequences. Personal responsibility's a bitch, but someone's gotta take it. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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