[소지섭 <3]

Hi everyone...I'm usually a silent reader around soompi but I decided to make a topic to ask some of you guys who know anything about getting a dui in california. This is pretty long because i want to explain in detail what happened so someone can help me...
I was arrested for a dui yesterday (friday) while going to the beach with a friend after drinking a little bit at a bar. The cop said the reason why i was pulled over was because i was driving 40 mph in a 35 mph zone (-____-) and i am so uhk wool hae (for those of you who understand korean) because i was fine and not drunk at all. I have a really high tolerance and i didnt drink that much so i was perfectly fine to drive. I admit that I do enjoy drinking and have stupidly driven after drinking many times before to be honest. So i am trying to be positive and think that it was bound to happen sooner or later. Although I know that i was very stupid for driving after drinking (as little as it may be) I am just very confused about this whole situation. I have never been pulled over by a cop since I first started driving when I was 15 for ANY reason at all. This was just a very new experience and it just happened to be that I drank last night. The cops made me get out of the car and did some tests like walking a straight line and counting to 30 with my eyes closed. I did them perfectly but he also made me take a breathalyzer test which came out to be 0.09 but because i am under 21 (i am 19 going to be 20 in july) they arrested me and I was taken to a police station and stayed there for 6 hours until 5 am. I took two more tests there and they came out to be 0.08 and 0.07.
I do have some friends that have gotten DUI before but they are either over 21 or i am not that close to them so I dont know exactly what happened. My car was towed from the location and when i called them this morning to see how much I would have to pay, they gave me an estimate of 500ish and because I dont have any money at all right now (my cards are all maxed out and nothing in my account) I basically had to tell my mom what happened and after flipping out at me she finally calmed down and we went to go get the car.
I am just very confused about what to do. I was given a pink slip (temporary drivers license) which I can use for a month but after that my license is suspended for a year. I also was given a court date for december 23. My friends tell me that although my license is suspended, I can still drive to work and school but after this month with the pink slip, what happens? Do i have to go to the dmv and get another license? And also, is it wise to buy an attorney to help me when i go to court? I do have a cousin on my dad's side who is a lawyer but I havent talked to her for a very long time because my dad is not a part of our lives...but if i really do need an attorney i am considering putting my pride aside and calling her for help. For those of you who have had similar experiences, how much were you fined in court? I am so scared about what may happen because our family is very financially unstable. My mom has raised us by herself since I was a toddler and I feel like such a failure because I have to admit I have caused her a lot of trouble in the past too...and then this happened...If any of you guys can help me out please give me any advice...I would really appreciate it
thanks

oh and i also have a question about the insurance on the car. The car is technically mine because I paid for it until now but when we bought it i wasnt 18 yet so it is under my mom's name. Will the insurance go up? my mom says my name is not on the policy though because she chose the cheapest plan...if anyone knows anything, please let me know

[rumpshaker]

I'm sorry I won't end up being much help but I do have a couple friends that have gotten DUIs and the amount they had to pay the court was close to $1,000 then they were enrolled in some type of class on safety through driving. Their licenses were suspended for up to a year which was a pain, but also the price they had to pay.

As far as insurance I would most definitely expect it to go up, that is if they agree to keep you. It's usually more expensive when you're younger because they consider us to be inexperienced and a possible hazard to other drivers and from what I gather the car itself is insured under your mothers name, but YOU'RE not insured to be driving it. That might be an issue and if I were you I'd swallow my pride and call that cousin of yours. It won't hurt to ask for advice. We're all human and we all make mistakes.

[MsKrnDoll]

i would recommend getting an attorney because you might have a chance of reducing how long your license will be suspended. Insurance will go up. and dont plan on going to canada for the next ten years cause you cant if you received a DUI in the states.

[tbkonwso]

well....i duno about first offense but 2nd offense

fee is 1400 alone Alameda county
1 year license suspension (u can drive only to work and back)
automatic enrolled on AA Alcoholic anonymous 16 month...
DMV record record for 10 years year

insruance skyrocks or dumps you...

sux a lot =\

[OldSpice]

im 17 and been driving only since september and already i can say you were stupid for that one. your under 21 with BAC, of .09 and thats illegal even if you were 21. cops had the right to pull you over. Dont bother getting an attorney...

[v8subie]

sure sucks to be you. in my honest opinion.

1. Get an attorney
2. Obtain DMV driving records

I'm pretty sure I'm missing some more on what you have to do. Afterwards, I know people like to drink, but I think it's better for everyone including yourself to keep the drinks at home (when you come of age). If you are going somewhere to drink, take only your house key and cell phone. Get a taxi ride to there. I've seen incidences of drunken driving gone worse. Far as court system goes, always hire a lawyer (unless you're a very charismatic orator). I was ticketed for reckless driving not to long ago, hired a lawyer, less than 5 minutes and I didn't say a word. Dropped to improper driving, clean driving record, did everything the lawyer asked me to do.

[Auralie]

I cant believe you have the nerve to come here and ask for sympathy and advice.
and bring up that "I have high alcohol tolerance" crap as an excuse.
just because you are such a frequent alcohol consumer that is takes you longer and a bigger amount to feel drunk, your abilities arent impaired.
on the contrary.
if anything that statement will be used against you.
its people like you who constantly over estimate themselves that cause deathly accidents and kill innocent lives.

you dont deserve sympathy
You dont deserve advice
you dont deserve a lawyer
you dont deserve mercy

you should thank GOD that they just caught you this one time.
so freakin man up and accept the punishment they give you.

does any of your loved ones needs to die because of a drunk driver for you to learn your lesson?

[v8subie]

ah. :popcorn: I'm really going to enjoy this show now. These people are here now.

[mikez]

I shall refrain from rude comments lol.

But drinking under 21 is illegal (not that people don't do it), and drinking then driving while you're under 21 is even worse.

I don't think much can be done, in your case its not even DUI, DUI is for people who can LEGALLY drink lol. You cant even drink according to law so you are out of luck, you broke just about the biggest laws on the book short of treason and murder lol.

drinking under 21
drunk (over legal limit) while driving

[Auralie]

ah. :popcorn: I'm really going to enjoy this show now. These people are here now.

oh your one of those people then...
so if one of your loved ones dies and you're coming here to cry your heart out
I'm going to enjoy THAT show with some popcorn.
I'm looking forward to it

[cs12345]

Sorry, that was mean of me.

[jphase]

1. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING DRIVING AFTER DRINKING?!
2. you should not be driving and drinking even if you "have high tolerance". You're putting other people's lives at risk by driving.
3. you really don't have anything to fight.. you drank, you drove, you broke the law. if anything they might lower the suspention time but nothing else.


what ever happens, I hope you learned your lesson..

[v8subie]

oh your one of those people then...
so if one of your loved ones dies and you're coming here to cry your heart out
I'm going to enjoy THAT show with some popcorn.
I'm looking forward to it

Please keep playing that small violin more and read my first post. If you have nothing to offer constructive wise, please refrain from making "I'm better than art thou because you screwed up and played with everyone's life" remark. Go rant somewhere else. I probably seen more deaths and injuries than you. Thank you and enjoy your popcorn princess.

[mikez]

1. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING DRIVING AFTER DRIVING?!
2. you should not be driving and drinking even if you "have high tolerance". You're putting other people's lives at risk by driving.
3. you really don't have anything to fight.. you drank, you drove, you broke the law. if anything they might lower the suspention time but nothing else.


what ever happens, I hope you learned your lesson..

When I'm usually done with driving, I go to sleep and not drive anymore.

[소지섭 <3]

I want you guys to understand that i KNOW i committed a crime by driving after i drank but i would never have put myself in the driver's seat if i felt impaired in any way or if i knew i could possibly put other people's lives in danger...i know my limit because i am a regular drinker and i did not create this topic to be judged or taunted for my actions. i was not even pulled over for driving wrecklessly, i was driving fine. just going a mere 5 miles over the limit...if you dont have anything nice to say please refrain from saying anything at all. I learned my lesson and just want to get out of this mess ASAP so i dont keep affecting my family in a negative way. Oh and for those who are wondering, I spoke with my cousin and she said she has a friend who specializes in dui cases and they are going to help me out.

[gotznolife]

are you stupid, even asking these questions? 0 tolerance law for anyone under 21. you're fkd' and you got let off easy

[cs12345]

Wow I edited my last post because I felt that i judged you too quickly by looking at one post. But now I know that you are a tool. Please leave.

[Phaze5ive]

I hope they throw the book at you. Alcohol and driving doesn't mix, regardless of how much you've had to drink or how you feel. 0.09 is more than legally drunk. Way to endanger someone's life.

To answer your question, get an attorney.

[jphase]

When I'm usually done with driving, I go to sleep and not drive anymore.

hahaha oops

[CatGoesMeow]

outcome doesnt look good.. You better be ready to pick up a part time job with the difficult financial road up ahead.. Fines/Substantial Auto Insurance Increase/Court fee's...

Good luck, hopefully you get something worked out..