D u i

[Lynnie]

I know this is a serious matter in FL and it is extremely serious in GA.

Two dear friends have been pulled in the last two weeks by DUI Task Force Officers. You don't blow, ok - you automatically lose your license for at least 12 mos. You do blow - you have an admission and will most likely lose your license for at least four months, but can get a 'to work' permit.

Both of these people are going to spend about $25K on their respective defense and fines and this doesn't scratch the surface with increases in insurance and the job situation.

One stands a strong chance of losing his job and we'll know tomorrow. The other wanted to apply to pharmaceutical cos. and cannot with this DUI pending. TOAST!

I've spent several hours just being there for one and today helped the other get his company vehicle (yet another serious situation) out of the impound pokey. DUI Task Force Officer kept his wallet and he can't retrieve that until Tuesday, which meant I got cash for him to get the car out of jail. He got of jail late yesterday afternoon.

PLEASE! Take a cab! Or Xingo! PLEASE!

 

[Minnie]

And a very important reminder is the limit is so low now, that even one drink can put some people over the limit. If you drink anything, do not drive.

 

[SHELLY]

...all I can say is--it's about time.

.

 

[Lynnie]

I agree, Shelly! In GA, it's officer's discretion and the judges have zero tolerance. It is about time.

 

[LuciferSam]

I know this is a serious matter in FL and it is extremely serious in GA.

Two dear friends have been pulled in the last two weeks by DUI Task Force Officers. You don't blow, ok - you automatically lose your license for at least 12 mos. You do blow - you have an admission and will most likely lose your license for at least four months, but can get a 'to work' permit.

Both of these people are going to spend about $25K on their respective defense and fines and this doesn't scratch the surface with increases in insurance and the job situation.

One stands a strong chance of losing his job and we'll know tomorrow. The other wanted to apply to pharmaceutical cos. and cannot with this DUI pending. TOAST!

I've spent several hours just being there for one and today helped the other get his company vehicle (yet another serious situation) out of the impound pokey. DUI Task Force Officer kept his wallet and he can't retrieve that until Tuesday, which meant I got cash for him to get the car out of jail. He got of jail late yesterday afternoon.

PLEASE! Take a cab! Or Xingo! PLEASE!

Just curious. Did they blow and if so do you know the numbers?

 

[Lynnie]

Just curious. Did they blow and if so do you know the numbers?

One refused to blow. She is on video and failed field sobriety. She will lose her license for at least 12 mos. Her attorney is $10K and he told her she will be found guilty, maybe even have to do time in the pokey. TOAST!

One blew and the ticket says 'over .08,' which is the legal limit in GA, but officer discretion overrides the actual number anyway. I think time of day has a factor, too.....4AM. He was in co. car, which has serious ramifications. I asked him why he didn't call me. He has no phone numbers memorized, they are all in his phone, which was immediately confiscated. Guess whose number is memorized? His boss. They were to get together yesterday anyway to discuss raise and bonus. TOAST!

 

[captnk]

for all the people who agree with these dui laws (which i do feel is needed , but not as extreem as some think it should be) i hope you don't live in glass house's

 

[Beach Runner]

Just curious. If someone got a DUI in a state in which s/he does not reside (let's say, Florida), would anyone know about it in his/her state of residence? The boss, for example?

 

[Lynnie]

for all the people who agree with these dui laws (which i do feel is needed , but not as extreem as some think it should be) i hope you don't live in glass house's

Ever had a family killed by a drunk driver? Glass house? Poor judgment? Take a taxi, walk or stay at home to get schnockered.

I'm just glad my friends didn't have an accident or worse, kill someone like my Aunt was killed.

These laws aren't extreme. These laws are serious about the violation. Both of my friends admit to using poor judgment.

 

[passin thru]

for all the people who agree with these dui laws (which i do feel is needed , but not as extreem as some think it should be) i hope you don't live in glass house's

The laws should be at least as severe as they are, IMO. DUI kills people every day, and often not the driver that's UI.