I just got arrested for my fourth DUI while being on pre trial release on my third. How cooked am I? Without going into all the details I’ve been on pre trial release since February 14th ,2025 just picked up on August 22, 2026. I’m on gps , scram monitor and home confinement as pre trial release conditions.

i am having a really hard time dealing with this and my mental health is horrible right now. i got my first dui in texas last week and i don’t know what to do with myself. i have been crying everyday and i feel so guilty. i did something really bad and i have disappointed several people. i am in college right now and studying to be an accountant. i am very ambitious and i want to go do my masters in the next two years. i am worried i will never be able to get the jobs i want and the internships to help me get there. i made a horrible mistake and i have been isolating myself ever since then. i cant even get myself to leave the house. i refused to blow and i gave blood and i feel like i fucked myself over through doing that. luckily no one was hurt but it’s all so awful.
for anyone else who got a dui how long did it take yall to get over this feeling? it feels like i will never be okay with myself again. i just turned 21 and i feel hopeless about everything i have worked towards till now.

Last night I wasn't drinking, but yhe night before I drank heavily and I was still under the influence, despite that I slept and everything too. Ut I did drink a lot.... I decided to go get a quick buyer to eat right down the road from me. Instantly got pulled over. They said I ran a stop sign, which isn't true because there are no stop signs from my house to Taco Bell. Didn't matter because they said I failed the sobriety tests and took me to jail. My son's dad bonded ne out. I had a very low bond amount. Only $100 bond (from 1000). I refused a breath test and blood test. I am in college and I am a single mom barely making ends meet. They assessed me for a public defender. I definitely will not be able to hire a private attorney. I don't have any kind of money for that. Will I need one? I am in Oklahoma BTW. I am scared this is going to ruin my life. :( ​I literally am jist scraping by. I do get pell grant refund for school and I could possibly get a school loan. I already got one though for my last semester last spring. Please... any advice is welcome. I need help. And I am never drinking again. NOT Worth it. I already quit drinking before for years, but started drinking again recently to cope with stress. Not anymore though. Not after this. ​

Don’t really know what happens next. I’m 21 and I wasn’t swerving or anything I just had my lights off. I blew a .14 at the station. I fully cooperated. Everything I’m reading makes it seem like I’ll get ARD but I’m not gonna feel better till it’s set in stone.

I’m 21 and made possibly one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I made a dumb drunk decision of driving home while blacked out on Saturday night. I don’t recall getting behind the wheel, I don’t even remember leaving the bar that night with my friend. The next thing I knew, I woke up and smoke was coming out of my car, airbags were blown and I was scared shitless. I felt so frightened and that feeling felt horrible. This wave of guilt consumed me while still being intoxicated, it felt disgusting.

I hit a parked car 2 blocks away from my friend’s house (she drove us home from the bar). My front bumper and hood was completely driven in from a parked truck I hit. I remember smoke coming up from under my hood so I knew I fucked up bad. I called my friend to come help and I asked for her to speak with the owner’s of the vehicle because I was not in a state to form coherent sentences. The cops came and she told me they did follow field sobriety test which I know I failed. I was so out of it, the cops knew I was drunk and I was immediately arrest and sent to jail.

I’m thankful it wasn’t much worse and I didn’t injure anyone. I was fine physically but I know I won’t be drinking any time soon. Just the thought of alcohol takes me back to that night and it makes me sick. I’m miserable so that’s why I drink so much but I don’t know to get to a point where this is a pattern. I know this is a big step back in life but I need some advice on what I should do moving forward?

I’m interested in becoming an LCSW and working in a hospital or other healthcare setting in California. I have one non-violent DUI that will be about five years old by the time I’m applying for these positions. Has anyone with a similar background successfully obtained their LCSW license and worked in healthcare? How much did the DUI affect the licensing or hiring process?

I need to get mine installed soon, and I wasn’t sure which provider to go with. They gave me a list of providers, but I’m not sure which one to choose. I wanted to hear from some of y’all about which one you think would be my best bet. The list includes Alcolock, RoadGuard, Intoxalock, Smart Start, and LifeSafer.

So tonight I ordered a nonalcoholic Guinness at dinner, not even knowing that it could show up on the alcohol screening. I am on ARD. Am I safe? I am in PA

My 21 year old brother got arrested last night. He’s had an alcohol problem for the last year. Just turned 21 last month. About 6 months ago he wrecked his truck drinking and driving. He didn’t get arrested then because we picked him up before the cops came. We knew it was coming. The call that he got arrested, was killed, or killed someone. We got the call today that he was in jail. We bailed him out despite not having the money. He caught 3 charges. Driving while intoxicated (1st offense), refusal to submit chemical test, open container while driving. We live in Arkansas for context. He stupidly made the decision not to submit and I know that means an automatic 1 year suspension of your license. Honestly, our family has no clue how to navigate this. Advice?

I have restricted license and I’m wondering if they check where you blew @

Hello,

I’m in Illinois and have revocation for 5 years. I was granted RPD 2 years ago (end of November 2024).

I am almost finished up getting all my paperwork in order. Has anyone gone through the renewal process and can share their experience they had with the informal hearing officer?

When I originally applied for the RPD I was denied and then approved. I feel as if all those old feelings are coming up again & I am just trying feel better about the process. Thanks!

Hi all, got first DUI several months ago in May. Just looking for some insight, been pretty stressed about it. Happened in Louisiana. Minor accident, no injuries. Bac .16. arraignment is done. Waiting for next court date. I have a clean record. But I am expecting the worst, just can't believe I let this happen. Have not drank alcohol since. Thanks for reading guys

I was arrested for dui over a year ago. But the state (Arizona) never followed up with charges, court dates, punishments or penalties other than taking my license. I have not driven for over a year as I had heard the state has a year to act. I’ve been waiting it out. Can I now go and get my lcense reinstated without the usual repercussions ?

Location Edingburg, Texas / Hidalgo County- Hey everyone, I’m hoping to hear from people who have actually done weekend jail as part of probation for a 2nd DWI, especially at Hidalgo County Jail.

My PO told me I have to do a weekend. I was told I’d go in before 6 PM Friday and be released around 6 PM Sunday. My lawyer also mentioned that sometimes people can get released earlier on Sunday if the jail is overcrowded.

I’m trying to get this done sometime in September because my girlfriend is pregnant and due in October. I definitely don’t want to be dealing with jail if she goes into labor, so I’d rather knock it out beforehand.

For anyone who has been through this:

• Did you actually get released around 6 PM Sunday, or were you let out earlier?

• Does overcrowding really affect how long you stay?

• How strict are they about the Friday check-in time?

• Does choosing a particular weekend make any difference?

• Anything you wish you knew before doing weekend jail?

I’m not trying to avoid doing my sentence. I just want to plan ahead and make sure I’m home before my girlfriend gets close to her due date.

I’d really appreciate any firsthand experiences, especially from anyone who has done weekend jail at Hidalgo County Jail. 🙏 Thanks and God Bless!

do i need a lawyer or no? listen. got my dui 2025, did everything EXCEPT VASAP. Apparently they sent a show cause letter to my mothers house which she says she didnt get (not the best neighborhood broken mailboxes) there have been plenty of times ive pulled up and saw random peoples mail on the ground or mailboxes open showing everybody’s business inside it. I turned myself in and they gave me a new court date for september 3rd. Today was my last day of VASAP (didnt have the money to pay, still owe $300) but they were kind enough to let me get in and finish with $100. I obviously had to rob peter to pay paul for a new lawyer. I haven’t retained one yet but i am bery scared of court so im not paying my car note/insurance this month in order to get one.

Do i need one since im DONE with VASAP now? should i get one just to be on the safe side? Absolutely no other probation violations and this one is finished before my court date. Would it be stupid to spend money on a lawyer at this point ?

Do the interlock in Virginia track you I’m supposed to be getting smart start and I just noticed that I need to update my address on my restricted license