QUESTION
What would be the possible charges will I be suffering now?
Asked on Sep 28th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Washington
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In Washington State, I wrecked my truck head on with the concrete barriers. My truck got totaled. I was drunk. I don’t remember driving. Just remember getting out and looking at my truck. I stayed with my car until the cops showed. I had a friend with me and he left the scene. I got put an ambulance for a little bit. I had open containers. I got arrested. I blew several times but I guess it wasn't good enough because I was drunk and it didn't register. They took me to a hospital and drew blood because they said I refused. They let someone pick me up. Said court papers will come in mail. It was my 21st birthday. This is my first offense, clean driving record prior. I had a little weed in the car but wasn't in my system. They didn't find it when I first wrecked but they got a search warrant. So who knows? I’m hoping my friend took it. I hadn't smoked in days. Plus it’s legal. No one was injured.
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If no one was hurt, then you will probably be looking at a DUI charge, and possibly an open container charge. They will probably not file charges against you until thy have the results of the blood test back. Separately, the WA State Department of Licensing will most likely try to revoke your driver's license for a year for "refusing" the breath test. You have a right to a hearing to challenge that one year revocation, but you have to send in your hearing request (along with $375) within 20 days of being notified of the pending license suspension. You should consult with a lawyer about this serious situation.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2013 at 3:28 AM