If I got a DWI last night and blew a .185 then a .175, what can I do?
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If I got a DWI last night and blew a .185 then a .175, what can I do?
I got confused when the lane ended, and ended up driving in a part of the road I wasn’t supposed to (not the wrong way though). It was 3 am, a police car pulled me over. I had 1 passenger in the car over 18 yo. I had had a few drinks, which I told the police officer. They breathalyzed me, somehow I blew a .185. They commented that I didn’t seem that drunk, and I also didn’t feel that drunk. They breathalyzed me a little later and I blew a .175. One of the officers was crying and didn’t want to take me in but the other insisted. I have no record of any kind. How will this affect my future? I have a court date coming up.
Asked on June 12, 2012 under Criminal Law, Kentucky
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your blood alcohol level that you have written about is more than twice the legal limit for driving a motor vehicle in all states in this country. I suggest that you immediately consult with a criminal defense attorney about the situation that you are in order to lay out your defense to the DUI charge.
From what you have written, it seems that there is a good chance of a criminal conviction for the charge against you. I suggest that you consult with your attorney about a possible diversion program for first time DUI offenders.
A conviction of the DUI charge will result in a permanent record against you which could very well impact your ability to get into schools and employment.
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