singh11 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Hi, I was arrested for a DUI. Its my first offense. The cop gave me lane change and no turn signal ticket too. I am wondering if I go to court on April 27 which is my arraignment and plea guilty would it give me a lower sentence. Should I get an attorney? What is a punishment for a DUI? Thanks Singh Link to comment
lessonlearned Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 What was ur BAC level. If it was low a good attorney can help u dismiss the case. Although ur arrest record will stay even though case is dismissed All the best Link to comment
singh11 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 the police report does not indicate my BAC. The officer tried the breath analyzer 6 times but he said it didnt work out so he took me to the hospital to get a blood test. the reports of blood test are not out yet Link to comment
lessonlearned Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 i will advise to get a attorney ( this is my personal advice) Not sure ur background but I am assuuming ur on OPT You can ask other ppl around. I have read abt ppl who have gone for blood test and they level was low and case was dismissed I hope even ur case is dismissed Make sure u dont this again come what may Link to comment
singh11 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 i am still on f1 visa and will graduate in august. i doubt my blood test will bail me out. i think i had enough to get a dui. does a dui affect applying for opt Link to comment
lessonlearned Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 nope it doesnt affect ur opt application u may (very lil chance ) of getting a rfe but in that case if u provide necessary document they approve it dont worry abt it. it all can come down to ur blood test, if its low they may reject the case go on avvo.com or google to find a good lawyer if u r planning to hire one tk cr Link to comment
singh11 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 I did hire a good lawyer. The blood test was done 4 hours after drinking which might be in my favor. The lawyer said that first offense is not very serious. Thanks a lot for the support and answers guys. Link to comment
Kites Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Try to avoid pleading guilty hire a very good lawyer and ask for options. This s going to stay with you for next many years now. Link to comment
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