DUI
Question Details: I got a DUI but i was not driving, but i told the police i was... The secerio is such that my friend hit my car less than 50 meters from my home, i was trying to find some documents in my car when the cops arrived, upon asking i said i was driving, but i was not driving. now i am going to change my statement, what will be the consequence of it?
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I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area of the law. A DUI is a serious charge and exposes you to jail and increased insurance rates, among other things. However, giving a false statement to a police officer is also a serious charge and may expose you to jail time. If you change your story, the police may charge you with a crime of giving a false statement. This will follow you around and will be on your record when you apply for jobs- no one like a person that lies. People understand DUI even though it is a serious charge. I suggest talking to a lawyer and discussing which option to take. You definately shold hire a lawyer. most lawyers will meet with your the first time for free. I would not go to court without a game plan and a lawyer on this.
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