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gordelis · 09-30-2013, 11:06 AM

I failed the sobriety test. The one about follow the pen with your eye, stand with only foot while counting down and walking in straight line.
He just told me I failed it don't know on what base.

**GunsUp** · 09-30-2013, 11:16 AM

Did you do field sobriety tests as well as Intox room tests again once you were downtown? It should all be on camera and you will receive copies of both before they are shown in court

**2012mustang76123** · 09-30-2013, 11:25 AM

lawyer up, get the best one money can buy do a retainer and just pay by the hour. If he gets you off after looking at the evidence and it only cost you 1k or so that is a good deal.

**GunsUp** · 09-30-2013, 11:30 AM

If you want a lawyer I have a few for you to meet with and figure out your best course of action. Gonna be a long couple of years

gordelis · 09-30-2013, 12:03 PM

I definitely want some contacts.
Couple of years?

**GunsUp** · 09-30-2013, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by gordelis

I definitely want some contacts.
Couple of years?

If it was in Dallas county then you just got put at the bottom of an extremely backed up pile of paperwork. I was 21 when I got mine and it wasn't settled in court until I was 23. Then begins the 3 years of 1k fines on the DL. In addition to the classes etc. etc.

The one thing that is going to be interesting is if you REFUSE breath and blood they yank your license for 180 days. If you give it to them then it's only 90 days.

**2012mustang76123** · 09-30-2013, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by GunsUp

If it was in Dallas county then you just got put at the bottom of an extremely backed up pile of paperwork. I was 21 when I got mine and it wasn't settled in court until I was 23. Then begins the 3 years of 1k fines on the DL. In addition to the classes etc. etc.

The one thing that is going to be interesting is if you REFUSE breath and blood they yank your license for 180 days. If you give it to them then it's only 90 days.

Just curious did your insurance find out/raise your rates?

My employer wants to know the moment I get any alcohol related offense/ticket since they pull driving records every year. If my girl can't drive I call taxi even if im a block away nowadays.

**GunsUp** · 09-30-2013, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by 2012mustang76123

Just curious did your insurance find out/raise your rates?

My employer wants to know the moment I get any alcohol related offense/ticket since they pull driving records every year. If my girl can't drive I call taxi even if im a block away nowadays.

Yes they did find out.

Algerene · 09-30-2013, 12:24 PM

What was the reason for the traffic stop? Just curious

re-rx7 · 09-30-2013, 12:29 PM

Getting a DWI fucks everything for a few years. Insurnce will sky rocket.

**G-Mann** · 09-30-2013, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by 2012mustang76123

Just curious did your insurance find out/raise your rates?

My employer wants to know the moment I get any alcohol related offense/ticket since they pull driving records every year. If my girl can't drive I call taxi even if im a block away nowadays.

Originally Posted by re-rx7

Getting a DWI fucks everything for a few years. Insurnce will sky rocket.

+1

Tough break and good luck but if all you had was that one glass of wine, there is no way it will come back with you over the limit. Not sure if they would drop the charges or come back with a wreckless driving charge to salvage something out of the arrest and more or less be a CYA move for them arresting you in the first place.

If you are charged, pony up the money for the lawyer and fight it tooth and nail. Look for one that specializes in DUI's. This can effect your employment and insurance rates for 5+ years.

The lawyers will be coming to you since that arrest is public record, just make sure you find a good one.

**GunsUp** · 10-01-2013, 12:30 PM

Out of curiosity were you driving the 5.0 or another car?

**south.texas.dead.I** · 10-01-2013, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by gordelis

I failed the sobriety test. The one about follow the pen with your eye, stand with only foot while counting down and walking in straight line.
He just told me I failed it don't know on what base.

That's the standardized field sobriety test

**south.texas.dead.I** · 10-01-2013, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Algerene

What was the reason for the traffic stop? Just curious

+1 on this

gordelis · 10-01-2013, 01:36 PM

Failed to signal a turn.