Originally Posted by jonwon (Post 7522850)

Dont waste your money on a lawyer; you cant beat the the superintendent of motor vehicles. The most you could probably do is get your car back early from the impound (if insurance is under one of your parents). You do not have to worry about a criminal conviction because the new laws changed the way the whole system works. Before when DUI's were still being criminally charged (you can still get a criminal charge if you refuse to blow), you would have the opportunity to fight it in court, but now since they are processed differently, the opportunity to challenge in court is gone. Unfortunately, a 90 day suspension from a DUI means that the RDP and ignition interlock will be mandatory and there is no way out of it. This is a very expensive lesson to learn and I am currently in the same situation as you. Be grateful if your parents are helping you out because in the end, this whole thing will cost you roughly $4,000 and a shit ton of stress.

Originally Posted by Simnut (Post 7522859)

Ahh...but the criminal impaired charges CAN be laid along with the 90 day suspension that the BC Motor Vehicle Act allows the province police agencies to give out.

Drinking and Driving
Drinking and Driving

Originally Posted by tegz (Post 7522715)

just realized i was about to argue with a LEO.... you're right! i apologize, i must've been spewing random bullshit out of my mouth.

:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

Originally Posted by CBruegmann (Post 7523775)

to OP just thought id share this quote from the paper about someone who got a DUI

""I spent $500 for a lawyer and he told me there was nothing could be done - you can't win an appeal," Knezevic said, He was told the law permits only a handful of defences: You weren't in control of a vehicle, the test didn't indicate a fail or warn, you didn't refuse to blow or had a reasonable excuse for not blowing or failing. "

So just thought id let you know no point on appealing

Originally Posted by Simnut (Post 7523974)

Perhaps we should all read this.....might make you look at things a bit differently....

http://www.filkowcriminallaw.com/imp...iving-laws.pdf

Originally Posted by StevenDuang (Post 7523986)

I read that before.


But remember this..


The law is saying "N" drivers are not allowed to have ANY alcohol at anytime while behind the wheel.

OP drank and drove with a "N"

He broke the law and he should be punished.

Its really simple.

My neighbors 18 year old son got killed 7 years ago due to a drunk driver. To this day I still remember when the police went to their house on a summers early morning around 6 am telling them their son has been killed because of some dumbshit driver decided to drink after driving. The intoxicated driver has suffered nothing but bruises where my neighbors son was killed.

Originally Posted by StevenDuang (Post 7523958)

Or you can stop wasting your time take the 3 months suspension like a man because you did wrong and shut the fuck up.

Originally Posted by iwantaskyline (Post 7524147)

Hey buddy, whether I waste my time or not is none of your concern. I think I very well know i did the wrong here. I'm taking a financial hit either way which I very well deserve. But I'd like to say that if I was wasted, that cop would definitely have put me in jail. I'm an N driver, male and young, if I was drunk by any means I would have spent a night in jail. Please don't tell me if you were caught in a situation like this you wouldn't try and find a way to "alleviate" the situation for yourself, if you wouldn't then your a saint, props to you. And just for the record, it was 2 beers I had an hour earlier.

As for the other posts, thanks for the helpful replies to this situation.

Originally Posted by StevenDuang (Post 7524837)

Actually, you will never catch me behind the wheel even if I had half a beer or whatsoever.

I have learned from experience of friends and family that you simply should not drive with alcohol in your body.

If I drink, I don't drive. How hard is that?

I was once a "N" driver as well and I did not touch the wheel if I had any alcohol. This is because I know its not worth the risk

Originally Posted by jlenko (Post 7525002)

Attaboy! If only all people could develop your attitude... we'd put MADD out of business. And that would be a good thing!

Originally Posted by Simnut (Post 7525269)

If everyone did what we are ALL supposed to do....we'd put the police out of business! :fullofwin:

Originally Posted by jonwon (Post 7522850)

Dont waste your money on a lawyer; you cant beat the the superintendent of motor vehicles. The most you could probably do is get your car back early from the impound (if insurance is under one of your parents). You do not have to worry about a criminal conviction because the new laws changed the way the whole system works. Before when DUI's were still being criminally charged (you can still get a criminal charge if you refuse to blow), you would have the opportunity to fight it in court, but now since they are processed differently, the opportunity to challenge in court is gone. Unfortunately, a 90 day suspension from a DUI means that the RDP and ignition interlock will be mandatory and there is no way out of it. This is a very expensive lesson to learn and I am currently in the same situation as you. Be grateful if your parents are helping you out because in the end, this whole thing will cost you roughly $4,000 and a shit ton of stress.

And IRC you do not have to re-do your N, but it will reset the time it takes to get your class 5. So, from the day you get your license reinstated the 2 years starts again.

Originally Posted by SupMKIV (Post 7522465)

Hence why I said I was in the wrong. Got heated up while typing that because I was the only ride for her and she did not want to sleep in my car and she felt no remorse or anything which is a reason why I am not friends with her anymore.

It happened, I payed my ticket and now I'm just waiting till I get my license back. So no need to call me any names. Just hoping it won't affect future job opportunities.

Originally Posted by Greenstoner (Post 7526263)

sorry buddy, you will always be ask to provide driving record if you applying jobs that provide you with company vehicle. I had 3 speeding tickets in the 3 years period and it looked bad already. I have been driving super safe in the last 2 years or so...

im like 27 now, i take full responsibilty of my actions

Originally Posted by zulutango (Post 7522651)

THIS.

Not sure where the conception of refusing a breathalyzer was good idea. Maybe it's like sticking your head in the sand hoping that you can run away from it just because you can't see it?