Question Details: My friend got pulled over and I blew a .08 so they gave me a citation. I am 18. Should I plead guilty or not?
A DIU triggers both a civil case and a criminal case. Anytime criminal charges are involved you should have legal counsel. You can be left with a criminal record.
An experienced attorney that specializes in these type cases may be able to get the charge thrown out on a technicality; for example, the breathalyzer was incorrectly administered, or the results were inaccurate for some other reason. They may at least be able to get the charge reduced.
Find an attorney in the area where all of this happened. They can utilize their local contacts to your fullest advantage.
Best of luck.

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