Behappy1 Sounds like a DUI 1st, not sure what State you live in but that really doesn't matter. Some folks may not like my advice but I don't care. I've had 5 DUI's, never been to prison. Until the last one I never spent more than a night in jail.
I had to drive several months with a suspended licence...well more than a couple. I made sure everything on my truck was legal, stickers, lights...ect. Typically I drove when people would be going and from work. Late night is bad.
I had a friend with a business and did "delivers" for him, I drove anywhere I wanted. "my own consulting company" if you drive to a meeting I don't see why it's not work related. Restart that company.
I believe you are a licensed driver. You have a restricted occupational license. Why not have the kids drive you to business meetings, getting work related supplies or deliveries? Last time I checked grocery stores had paper clips and staples, I'm always running out. Solicit business from friends at soccer games-it's done all the time.
In Texas a restricted license includes medical emergencies-it's sensible.
I recommend you look up the specific laws in your state (driving and DUI). Attorneys don't tell you everything. I've had to do a fair amount of research myself. Imaging being in a room with a Justice Department lawyer and a high $$ defense lawyer and being the only one that knew the specifics of a Pretrial Diversion. The secretary could have taken my disk and done 90% of it while we drank coffee. The defendant could not afford to offend anyone so I sat and played dumb-sorry I digress.
Your attorney sounds like my last attorney, probably too ethical
what is "frou frou stuff to present a case"?
If it's a first offense don't worry about losing your driving privileges. You can't pay fines without a job and judges love collecting fines.
You have a drinking problem and a legal problem. They are related but not the same. Whatever you do, DO not get another alcohol related offense before totally resolving this one. Also a DUI 2'nd will make this one look like a headcold.
Finally good people do make bad decisions. You talk more about how this affects others than yourself, you are a good mother and a good person. You will get through this. Brighter days are ahead for you and sooner than you think. No one wants to destroy you over a single dui. Mostly they want to shake up so you never do it again.