Damn. Friend got a dui

[hemants]

Blew 100

anyone recommend a lawyer or xcopper service that can deal with this?

[WhiteWalker]

Why was he even driving?

[hemants]

The time for sanctimony is later. Right now he needs representation

[ace in the hazard]

The time for sanctimony is later. Right now he needs representation

I disagree. Time to eat the punishment and get some help. I don't want anyone who makes the decision to drive drunk getting off with anything other than what he deserves. I'd say the same if it was a family member.

[Cyrus]

Before we condemn the op’s friend to the electric chair, I presume he’s contemplating a plea of not guilty and looking for a criminal def lawyer specializing in dui’s ?

[ace in the hazard]

Before we condemn the op’s friend to the electric chair, I presume he’s contemplating a plea of not guilty and looking for a criminal def lawyer specializing in dui’s ?

From the OP, he blew 100. No hint that there was a malfunctioning device or some other extenuating circumstance. It sounds like he regrets getting caught and wants to avoid the consequences. If that's not the situation then my bad. My point is just that if a friend or family member of mine got caught WAY over the limit, I'd want to get them help with their drinking/decision making, not help them avoid fines, or worse, get them back on the road sooner.

[4wedges]

The time for sanctimony is later. Right now he needs representation

I agree. He is entitled to a defence even though he screwed up.

[Weirfan]

A friend's best friend just got off and she blew more. I will try and get the lawyers name. When she got caught she was undergoing cancer treatment and experiencing physical and emotional abuse from her husband. Not an excuse but reasons that contributed to her doing something completely out of character for her. **** happens and people sometimes make mistakes. ( fwiw i think she got off because the cop failed to show 2x in a row....didnt think that still happened but i guess it does)

[Benz]

Blew 100

What is '100' relative to the legal blood alcohol limit of '0.08'?

Was his level '0.10'?

If so, he was 25% over the legal limit. Not really close to being 'borderline'.

Whatever help he gets, make sure it includes treatment for alcohol abuse.

[rgk5]

Blew 100

anyone recommend a lawyer or xcopper service that can deal with this?

Frank Genesee in Hamilton. An old friend and VERY good at this stuff.

[dmcdam]

What is '100' relative to the legal blood alcohol limit of '0.08'?

Was his level '0.10'?

If so, he was 25% over the legal limit. Not really close to being 'borderline'.

Whatever help he gets, make sure it includes treatment for alcohol abuse.

There’s a big difference between poor decision making and alcohol abuse. Those are two separate things.

Yes the OP’s friend made a very bad decision, but loss of license for a year could be a career-ender for some. That in turn could mean significant problems for an entire family. That seems like a pretty sharp sword to throw oneself on.

[Marty Canuck]

I’m a believer in “thereby but by the grace of God go I” or “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”

Someone is asking for help. Not much of the circumstances is given so don’t jump to conclusions.

[Left behind]

1) Ignore the holier than thou crowd. It's easy to preach when it's not their *** on the line.
2) Have your friend leave no stone unturned, and no dollar unspent to get out from underneath this thing.

My wake up call (thankfully) came in the form of a 3 day suspension. An acquaintance of mine was not so lucky, and it has significantly changed the course of his life.

[4wedges]

There’s a big difference between poor decision making and alcohol abuse. Those are two separate things.

Yes the OP’s friend made a very bad decision, but loss of license for a year could be a career-ender for some. That in turn could mean significant problems for an entire family. That seems like a pretty sharp sword to throw oneself on.

Well said.

[Benz]

There’s a big difference between poor decision making and alcohol abuse. Those are two separate things.

Yes the OP’s friend made a very bad decision, but loss of license for a year could be a career-ender for some. That in turn could mean significant problems for an entire family. That seems like a pretty sharp sword to throw oneself on.

Yes, there's a difference, but IMO not a big one.
In this day and age of DUI-awareness, the 'poor decision' is often the result of a deeper problem with alcohol.

I understand that loss of licence could be a big deal to some. The severity of the penalty is supposed to encourage people to avoid making 'poor decisions'.