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What am I looking at if I got pulled over and blew .11 BAC?

Asked on May 11th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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Driving, realized should not be driving, as I was pulling off the road to stop, I got pulled over, blew .11 BAC. I am 21 years old. First offense.
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Michael J. Breczinski
See if they have a diversion program. Also go get a lawyer and get tested for alcohol abuse problems. Do whatever program they require. These steps will help your case.
Answered on May 15th, 2013 at 3:51 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA at Francis John Cowhig
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In California you would be looking at a 4 to 6 months license suspension, but you may be eligible for a restricted license (to and from school and/or work). If your blood alcohol level is above .20 then there is a 10 month restriction, as well as other enhancements for excessive alcohol. Fines from $390 to $1,000 plus penalty assessments and court costs which beings to the total to about $2,000.00. Your car may be impounded for up to 6 months. Up to 3 year optional ignition interlock device installed on your car. 96 hours to 6 months jail sentence, at least 48 hours of which must be continuance. If you have had a prior DUI within the preceding 10 years, it could be charged as felony with between 1 year and 3 year jail sentence. Depending on the County where the arrest occurred, generally a 1st time DUI offender, with a good attorney, will do little, if any, jail time. However, the defendant will need to jump through some hoops and will be on informal probation from 3 to 5 years. The courts usually order that the defendant pay a fine and penalty assessments which amounts to approximately $1,800.00 plus various other court costs and fees, and either community service or community labor. In addition the defendant must enroll and complete a DUI program. Some courts also require that the defendant participate in a HAM (Hospital and Morgue) Program, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Program and have their license suspended. Some courts also require an interlocking device be placed on the Defendant's car, although they can, and sometimes do, defer this to DMV.
Answered on May 15th, 2013 at 7:38 AM

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You need to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because you have only 10 days to save your license.
Answered on May 15th, 2013 at 5:23 AM

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Litigation Attorney serving Jackson, MS at Derek L. Hall, PLLC
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You are looking at 48 hours in jail, up to $1000 fine, 1 year suspension of your drivers license, which can be reduced to 90 days if you complete Miss. Alcohol Safety Education Program, stays on your record permanently for enhancement purposes. If you get 2 more DUI's in five years it becomes a felony, 4 in a lifetime is a felony.
Answered on May 15th, 2013 at 5:11 AM

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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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You'll need an attorney, and most probably will be found guilty of driving while impaired which will have significant future ramifications both as to your driving privileges, and your insurance rates.
Answered on May 14th, 2013 at 8:25 AM

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