Originally Posted by
aehmnm 
You can let the court know what you have been doing, that you have stayed sober, that you don't drink now, and never will again. Admit you are an alcoholic, but have been seeking help. Better than denial.
I couldn't agree more. I'm coming armed w/ a 4 months in-patient therapy certificate, piles and piles of AA meetings logged (included 90 in 90), a letter from my sponsor (just explaining the facts), and a letter from my boss (just explaining the facts).
Even though this is about to hurt, I want to get this over with. I've been waiting for almost a year and it's a strange place to be...free, but not.