Comments on: What are the penalties for drinking and driving? http://www.askthejudge.info/what-are-the-penalties-for-drinking-and-driving/85/ Answers for teens about the law Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:21:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brooke Jackson http://www.askthejudge.info/what-are-the-penalties-for-drinking-and-driving/85/comment-page-1/#comment-24701 Brooke Jackson Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:21:58 +0000 http://69.89.31.109/~asktheju/what-are-the-penalties-for-drinking-and-driving/85/#comment-24701 Hi, just got arrested last night and I got a DUI, and tickets for possesion of weed, and aderal. I blew a 1.3. What is the worst that could happen to me? How long is my license going to be suspended? <strong>Dear Brooke: The consequences you face depend on the specific DUI and drug laws of your state, but generally include fines, possible jail time, counseling and/or educational classes and suspension of your driver's license (anywhere from a few months and up to a year or so). Try Googling the name of your state and "first offense DUI penalties." Also, you will find out more about your options and the possible penalties when you appear for your first court date. Good luck. (This is information only - not legal advice.) Hi, just got arrested last night and I got a DUI, and tickets for possesion of weed, and aderal. I blew a 1.3. What is the worst that could happen to me? How long is my license going to be suspended?
Dear Brooke: The consequences you face depend on the specific DUI and drug laws of your state, but generally include fines, possible jail time, counseling and/or educational classes and suspension of your driver’s license (anywhere from a few months and up to a year or so). Try Googling the name of your state and “first offense DUI penalties.” Also, you will find out more about your options and the possible penalties when you appear for your first court date. Good luck.
(This is information only – not legal advice.)

]]> By: megan http://www.askthejudge.info/what-are-the-penalties-for-drinking-and-driving/85/comment-page-1/#comment-21200 megan Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:13:40 +0000 http://69.89.31.109/~asktheju/what-are-the-penalties-for-drinking-and-driving/85/#comment-21200 My fiance was court ordered to serve 10 days of community service, take m.a.d.d class and a drivers education class and a fine as a punishment for a d.w.I . That has happened a year ago. He can no longer drive for his company he is currently working for . By no driving there is no way to move up in positions. It is really the companies insurance which wont let him drive. But it is affecting his life, family, and his childrens life as well as mine. If he could get the charges lowered to a traffic violation since he has donw what the court has asked, then things would look up in a multiple number of ways. Do you thinks there is any chance a judge would do this? And if so how do we go about doing it or asking? <strong>Dear Megan: We suggest that your fiance speak with a defense lawyer about this. States take DWIs seriously as he has learned. Your state's law may allow a conviction for DWI to be reduced at some point in the legal process. He could also ask at work what is needed on his record to be able to move up with the company. For example, if he gets his record cleared or expunged, will that open the way for future promotions. Some defense lawyers offer a free consultation for the first 30 minutes or so. He should ask about this if he calls one. Good luck. (This is information only - not legal advice). My fiance was court ordered to serve 10 days of community service, take m.a.d.d class and a drivers education class and a fine as a punishment for a d.w.I . That has happened a year ago. He can no longer drive for his company he is currently working for . By no driving there is no way to move up in positions. It is really the companies insurance which wont let him drive. But it is affecting his life, family, and his childrens life as well as mine. If he could get the charges lowered to a traffic violation since he has donw what the court has asked, then things would look up in a multiple number of ways. Do you thinks there is any chance a judge would do this? And if so how do we go about doing it or asking?
Dear Megan: We suggest that your fiance speak with a defense lawyer about this. States take DWIs seriously as he has learned. Your state’s law may allow a conviction for DWI to be reduced at some point in the legal process. He could also ask at work what is needed on his record to be able to move up with the company. For example, if he gets his record cleared or expunged, will that open the way for future promotions. Some defense lawyers offer a free consultation for the first 30 minutes or so. He should ask about this if he calls one. Good luck.
(This is information only – not legal advice).

]]> By: Glennda http://www.askthejudge.info/what-are-the-penalties-for-drinking-and-driving/85/comment-page-1/#comment-668 Glennda Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:53:26 +0000 http://69.89.31.109/~asktheju/what-are-the-penalties-for-drinking-and-driving/85/#comment-668 My friends husband has a jeep.She found a open bottle of alcohol in the back of the jeep. When she confronted him he said the police couldn't do anything about it because it was in the back. True or not? <strong>Judge Tom's response: Good question. The answer depends on whether your state has an Open Container Law and what it says. In 1998, Congress pass a law against the possession and consumption of alcohol in vehicles [23 U.S.C.A. 154]. The law is tied to federal transportation funds which states can receive once they create their own open container law. Most states have complied. It includes all passengers, not just the driver, and anywhere in the car/truck where a passenger could sit, whether present in the car or not. So, an open bottle or can behind the driver's seat but in a passenger area would violate the law. Check with local law enforcement to see if your state has an Open Container Law. Our best regards. My friends husband has a jeep.She found a open bottle of alcohol in the back of the jeep. When she confronted him he said the police couldn’t do anything about it because it was in the back. True or not?

Judge Tom’s response:
Good question. The answer depends on whether your state has an Open Container Law and what it says. In 1998, Congress pass a law against the possession and consumption of alcohol in vehicles [23 U.S.C.A. 154]. The law is tied to federal transportation funds which states can receive once they create their own open container law. Most states have complied. It includes all passengers, not just the driver, and anywhere in the car/truck where a passenger could sit, whether present in the car or not. So, an open bottle or can behind the driver’s seat but in a passenger area would violate the law. Check with local law enforcement to see if your state has an Open Container Law. Our best regards.

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