Got a DWI when I was 18 and its still affecting me today(srs)

[aCb123]

Im 21 years old now with no drivers licence/owe a sh it load of money and still live with my parents because of this. i got a dwi when i was 18 and it basically made my life 1000x harder and im still getting affected 3 years later by it.

-10,000$+ in fines/lawyer fees/programs etc..
-went to jail for a few monthes (had other charges to)
-havent had my drivers licence for over 2+ years
-3 years probation
-insurance rates go up for 7 years
-have to complete outpatient program/drinking driving program
-have to rely on other people for rides
-ride my bike to the gym

really a stupid mistake and i learned from my lesson but in all reality at the time I wasnt going to stop until something bad happened (and luckily I only got arrested and didnt injure someone). when ithink about it now i realize how stupid it was but back then i just really didnt care. I would never do it again and i dont even drink anymore.

So to all you people out there especially if your under the of age 21 there is no tolerance law so if you have one drink and get pulled over you WILL get a dwi and it will ruin your life. You might think you wont get caught (like I did) but eventually it will catch up to you and the consequences far outweight the rewards.


edit: also forgot to add I still drove with a revolked licence and I got pulled over one day and got arrested so since then I have not driven (about 2 years)

[INMATEaco]

holy ****

[gotch]

cool story bro

[SFriday425]

Arrests (even those not leading to convictions) will hold you back forever. You can look into getting convictions expunged (or whatever your state does) and your arrests sealed (once again state specific).

[aCb123]

Arrests (even those not leading to convictions) will hold you back forever. You can look into getting convictions expunged (or whatever your state does) and your arrests sealed (once again state specific).

I actually got pretty lucky with this in NY if you are under the age of 19 and get arrested you can get youthful offender and your record will be sealed. Since all my arrested were under the age 19 the judge agreed to this and I have NO criminal record.

[lolmuscle127]

One of the reasons why our system is sh!t.

They don't realize that some of the harsh punishments and restrictions they give out will only lead to more of what they are trying to prevent.

[TopStarUSA]

i'm doing as much "good" as i can. I had way too many close calls and lucky breaks from doing stupid things back in the day. i gotta earn as much karma as i can.

[squirrell751]

Sucks...

I got pulled over after coming back from a prom party with my gf at the time and we got pulled over, we shat brix... since then I've never drunk then drove home or gotten in a car with the driver thats been drinking... we didn't get caught but we knew the cop knew, this was a sign and I'm not going to push my luck again, all I have to say is that night was from God because only once in a lifetime that what happened happened in those circumstances. I'm thankful for everyday because my life would've been in rubble's.

[TopStarUSA]

One of the reasons why our system is sh!t.

They don't realize that some of the harsh punishments and restrictions they give out will only lead to more of what they are trying to prevent.

hard to do when a lot of people just dont give a fuk and still drive hammered even when their license is suspended

edit but yes some people who do "change" still get screwed. repeat offenders just need to be killed

[BBweasel]

You'd have your license back by now if you didn't get caught driving with a revoked license, *******. And that's still no excuse to be living with your parents.

[SFriday425]

I actually got pretty lucky with this in NY if you are under the age of 19 and get arrested you can get youthful offender and your record will be sealed. Since all my arrested were under the age 19 the judge agreed to this and I have NO criminal record.

I was denied a spot on a volunteer fire dept due to my arrests (no convictions). I was in the process of getting everything sealed (for about $5k) and then I got arrested again. I'm an idiot.

[winallday]

One of the reasons why our system is sh!t.

They don't realize that some of the harsh punishments and restrictions they give out will only lead to more of what they are trying to prevent.

this, but more so bc people are still being punished after the fact

[tchalldaway]

but in all reality at the time I wasnt going to stop until something bad happened (and luckily I only got arrested and didnt injure someone). when ithink about it now i realize how stupid it was but back then i just really didnt care.

u deserve the consequences of your actions. not sympathetic at all. brb being rebellious

[aCb123]

You'd have your license back by now if you didn't get caught driving with a revoked license, *******. And that's still no excuse to be living with your parents.

actually I wouldnt that charge got dropped. the reason I dont have my licence back is because I was under 21 when it happened. Right now once I finish this outpatient program I can get it back and my PO also said he would give me an early discharge.

If I finished this program when i got out of jaail about a year ago I would have gotten it back when i turned 21 but I didnt do the program because I didnt have health insurance so it costed 160$ a session (about 10 sessions a month for 3 monthes) and I couldnt afford it.

[potatoe]

One of the reasons why our system is sh!t.

They don't realize that some of the harsh punishments and restrictions they give out will only lead to more of what they are trying to prevent.

Yeah, we need to lessen the punishments on retards that drink and drive...

[F23]

Im 21 years old now with no drivers licence/owe a sh it load of money and still live with my parents because of this. i got a dwi when i was 18 and it basically made my life 1000x harder and im still getting affected 3 years later by it.

-10,000$+ in fines/lawyer fees/programs etc..
-went to jail for a few monthes (had other charges to)
-havent had my drivers licence for over 2+ years
-3 years probation
-insurance rates go up for 7 years
-have to complete outpatient program/drinking driving program
-have to rely on other people for rides

really a stupid mistake and i learned from my lesson but in all reality at the time I wasnt going to stop until something bad happened (and luckily I only got arrested and didnt injure someone). when ithink about it now i realize how stupid it was but back then i just really didnt care. I would never do it again and i dont even drink anymore.

So to all you people out there especially if your under the of age 21 there is no tolerance law so if you have one drink and get pulled over you WILL get a dwi and it will ruin your life. You might think you wont get caught (like I did) but eventually it will catch up to you and the consequences far outweight the rewards.


edit: also forgot to add I still drove with a revolked licence and I got pulled over one day and got arrested so since then I have not driven (about 2 years)

Good. You're seeing that your actions have consequences.

[MasterMoron]

Im 21 years old now with no drivers licence/owe a sh it load of money and still live with my parents because of this. i got a dwi when i was 18 and it basically made my life 1000x harder and im still getting affected 3 years later by it.

-10,000$+ in fines/lawyer fees/programs etc..
-went to jail for a few monthes (had other charges to)
-havent had my drivers licence for over 2+ years
-3 years probation
-insurance rates go up for 7 years
-have to complete outpatient program/drinking driving program
-have to rely on other people for rides

really a stupid mistake and i learned from my lesson but in all reality at the time I wasnt going to stop until something bad happened (and luckily I only got arrested and didnt injure someone). when ithink about it now i realize how stupid it was but back then i just really didnt care. I would never do it again and i dont even drink anymore.

So to all you people out there especially if your under the of age 21 there is no tolerance law so if you have one drink and get pulled over you WILL get a dwi and it will ruin your life. You might think you wont get caught (like I did) but eventually it will catch up to you and the consequences far outweight the rewards.


edit: also forgot to add I still drove with a revolked licence and I got pulled over one day and got arrested so since then I have not driven (about 2 years)

What were the circumstances of your arrest? What did you blow on the breathalyzer?

[aCb123]

u deserve the consequences of your actions. not sympathetic at all. brb being rebellious

not looking for sympathy only trying to share my experience and maybe stop someone from making the same mistake I did.

[2pacalypto]

DUIs are on there for life. That's why it's always best to get a lawyer to see if you can plea down.

[MasterMoron]

Yeah, we need to lessen the punishments on retards that drink and drive...

Maybe you need to get your facts straight before you start spouting out crap. How does putting a permanent mark on someone who had one beer and drove home while he was under 21 have any positive effects on society?

[BBweasel]

I was denied a spot on a volunteer fire dept due to my arrests (no convictions). I was in the process of getting everything sealed (for about $5k) and then I got arrested again. I'm an idiot.

I think that's stupid as hell--I'm in the same boat. I've had trouble because of an arrest. The case was dismissed in court but still shows up on my record for all the world to see, and anyone that's looking (employers, etc) doesn't care if it was dismissed--if it's on my record, dismissal or otherwise, you still get f*cked.

[aCb123]

What were the circumstances of your arrest? What did you blow on the breathalyzer?

i actually refused on the scene and blew like a .07 or so at the station.

[F23]

Maybe you need to get your facts straight before you start spouting out crap. How does putting a permanent mark on someone who had one beer and drove home while he was under 21 have any positive effects on society?

It scares other people from doing the same in the future.

[skier!]

Im 21 years old now with no drivers licence/owe a sh it load of money and still live with my parents because of this. i got a dwi when i was 18 and it basically made my life 1000x harder and im still getting affected 3 years later by it.

-10,000$+ in fines/lawyer fees/programs etc..
-went to jail for a few monthes (had other charges to)
-havent had my drivers licence for over 2+ years
-3 years probation
-insurance rates go up for 7 years
-have to complete outpatient program/drinking driving program
-have to rely on other people for rides

really a stupid mistake and i learned from my lesson but in all reality at the time I wasnt going to stop until something bad happened (and luckily I only got arrested and didnt injure someone). when ithink about it now i realize how stupid it was but back then i just really didnt care. I would never do it again and i dont even drink anymore.

So to all you people out there especially if your under the of age 21 there is no tolerance law so if you have one drink and get pulled over you WILL get a dwi and it will ruin your life. You might think you wont get caught (like I did) but eventually it will catch up to you and the consequences far outweight the rewards.


edit: also forgot to add I still drove with a revolked licence and I got pulled over one day and got arrested so since then I have not driven (about 2 years)

OK mang, so you got a DUi under 18 so they screwed you, right? What was the original punishment? And then what did they do when you got nailed with driving with a suspended sentence?

[potatoe]

Maybe you need to get your facts straight before you start spouting out crap. How does putting a permanent mark on someone who had one beer and drove home while he was under 21 have any positive effects on society?

To discourage other potential morons from doing the same thing. Its still a big problem with the punishments we have now. So lets lessen them and give more incentive to be a moron...

[MasterMoron]

It scares other people from doing the same in the future.

First of all, no it doesn't. Have you ever been to college?

Second, why would you want to scare people from doing something that they'll be legally able to do in a few years?

[aCb123]

Maybe you need to get your facts straight before you start spouting out crap. How does putting a permanent mark on someone who had one beer and drove home while he was under 21 have any positive effects on society?

yes the system can fuk you for one mistake which kind of sucks

OK mang, so you got a DUi under 18 so they screwed you, right? What was the original punishment? And then what did they do when you got nailed with driving with a suspended sentence?

actually got a DWI which is worse then a DUI. I had some other charges to and was going to court when I got arrested for the driving with a suspended licence (which is only a B misdemenor). At first they offered me 9 monthes jail but after going to court for a year and a half they I took a deal for 3 monthes jail/3 yrs probation and my record would be sealed.

[vin_nz]

I got a DWI when I was 17, got $750 fine and 6 months loss of license. It's a bitch having to declare it in every job application, but other than that it hasn't been overly hard on me. It was ****ing **** at the time. I'm 20 now, and this was in NZ so laws are a bit different. I'd had 4 beers and genuinely felt no effect (am quite tolerant), but was under 18 so it didn't matter.

How come you got huge lawyers fees? I just plead guilty and got a duty lawyer, didn't pay a thing..

[MasterMoron]

To discourage other potential morons from doing the same thing. Its still a big problem with the punishments we have now. So lets lessen them and give more incentive to be a moron...

So, since you're under 21 I assume you've never had a drop of alcohol, right? Cause that would make you just as guilty as the original poster, you know. And despite increasingly harsh penalties for DUI, alcohol related fatalities haven't gone down at all, so your theory doesn't work.

[Pepsiguy87]

sucks gettin caught huh? lol