cahammar

after going to the bar to do kareoke and having a couple of drinks was pulled over and cited for failure to come to a complete stop (90 dollar ticket) because I was honest and up front with law officials, I did not get booked into the jail which was a 3 hour ride away in a rural area the only problem came when I did the one leg balance test. Beings as I am a bigger guy, it is hard for me to do that even when I have not drank alchohol. My questions are 1. what are the odds that I will face jail time and 2. should i plead guilty and get everything done and over with?

Dee74

Hi and welcome cahammar

I really think these are questions best asked of a lawyer.

what did you blow in BAC?

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cahammar

.080 first time and .086 2nd time.

getright15

I'd get a lawyer no matter what. Trust me I've been there.

Razorblade66

Here's a chart I found. I'll tell you this....this is one big reason I'm glad I don't have to worry about that stuff anymore. Good luck! Looks like if they go by the chart, which I don't really know, it doesn't look positive. I'm no judge or lawyer, but talk to a lawyer! You could at least hopefully get a lesser charge.
http://www.pikapp.org/uploadedFiles/...or%20Males.pdf

thomas11

Do not plead guilty and get a lawyer. The legal system will eat you alive if you plead guilty by thinking you are doing the right thing.

I can tell you one thing, I got pulled over for speeding, got pulled out for a field sobriety test, did them and then specifically asked the arresting officer if I passed the sobriety test. He said yes, but I still believe you "may" be over the limit. Done deal.

Dee74

Yeah, that's way up there.

Again, my advice is to seek professional legal advice - we don't do that here.

If you do decide you have a drinking problem, tho?
this site is one of the best places on the web for help

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thomas11

Dee, .08 is the legal limit. Its actually quite low. People have blown .24 and up while driving.

Dee74

Going off the chart Razorblade posted Jeff.
Lets not forget, that BAC is still illegal in Idaho...

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oldsoul112249

Something similar happened to my son. He didn't get a lawyer and they gave him a "wet reckless." He still lost his license for a year and had to do months of community work.

least

Get a good lawyer.

Behappy1

Get a good lawyer! Do not plead guilty without the advice of a lawyer. They'll eat you alive. Good luck!

Forward12

I would talk to a lawyer for sure, I'm not 100%, but I don't think the field sobriety tests are even considered accurate, and the official one at the police station is the one they go off of.

Dave42001

Couldn't agree more! Get a good lawyer, call about 5-6 and tell them your story and get their thoughts..

Good luck!! I've been there too!

teatreeoil007

Get a lawyer especially if you're dealing with isp