Posts tagged “mistake”

When should I tell my new boyfriend about my DUI?

I have started seeing the man I really like and I am a very open person about everything in my life but here is my question: I have recently got a DUI (my only violation of traffic or any laws in my life) and I know I’ve made a mistake and I am very sorry [...]

Should DUI laws be eliminated?

How can you commit a crime against yourself? It is true that Drinking and Driving is dangerous. But unless you damage another’s life or property what crime are you committing? Just because you MAY do harm to life or property is not justification for arrest, detainment, and imprisonment. Its time we did away with DUI [...]

Is it right to send someone to jail for DUI?

I’m looking at some jail time for DUI. I know I shouldn’t have done but I was only slightly over the limit and I don’t think it’s right that I could end up in jail just for making a mistake. I could lose my job over this and I haven’t really been in any trouble [...]

Career implications of a DUI arrest?

I recently was arrested for a DUI on New Year’s Eve. I cooperated, blew twice, once over the limit and once under, posted bail and got on my way. I graduate with my BA this May and I’m wondering how this will affect me? I previously had been looking into a job as an officer [...]

How do I get my license unrestricted after a California DUI?

Okay, the title of this question leaves out some details I will fill in here. Here is the situation… I received a DUI in Southern California (Santa Barbara) in late 2007. I was living at home (I am from the area) for a while after having lived in New York City for over 10 years. [...]