Just One Dirty Biker.: May 2016

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

The Statistics of Going Home. DUI's are NO FUN for anyone.

It seems like every time I return home, someone else is getting a DUI. This is one of the most sobering places, due to it's high DUI stats, and cop laden streets. Everyone I know has a DUI. I made it a point to never become one of the statistics.

This time It wasn't just someone new getting a DUI, it was a friend who got a DUI the last time I was home. It had been almost exactly a year since their last DUI. So what is it about me coming home, and someone getting a DUI? It must be that good luck 'charm'. I just bring the best out of folks. hahahahahahaha

Well, Now my friend has 2 DUI's, and that means they can't drive, the fines this time are going to be heinous, this is probably a Felony. But upon further research I'll discover that it's still just a Misdemeanor. I hope the DA goes easy on her. Let's look into the repercussions of driving intoxicated. Limited to 1st and 2nd offenses.

1. First DUI offense in California is a Misdemeanor.

Fines: Minimum fine $390 - Max fine $1000.
And additional charges (you know how they do) for a total of $1800 base, to over $2600+.

Jail Time: 48 hours up to 6 months.

License suspension and loss: 90 days - 6 Months (limited to and from home and work).
For a B.A.C. over .15% this increases to 10 months.

Vehicle Impound: Max 30 days, your expense.

Interlock Breathing Device: $800 (If you don't blow clean you can't start your car. You also have to continue to breathe clean while the car is in operation.)

Programs and fees: $500 you pay to attend a 3 Month Alcohol Treatment Program.
This fee goes up and time increases to 9 Months for B.A.C over .20% and up.
(Completing the alcohol prevention program in a timely manner can reduce the initial 90 day driving suspension to 30 days. Also reduces the restricted driving allowance to 5-8 months vs. 6-10 months).

2. Second DUI Offense.

Fines plus Penalty: Minimum $1800, to max $3000.

Jail: 10 days, or 96 hours (with two 48 hour sessions), Maximum 1 year jail.
(Think of it like going to the gym, but they also feed you and give you a place to nap between sets and self-deprivation.)

License Suspension: 2 very long DMV years at a maximum.
(who needs to drive when you're in jail?)

Vehicle Impound: 30 days expense to you.

Interlock Breathing Device: Installed on ALLLL your vehicles. (Probably even your bicycle.)

Program: 18-30+ month 2nd Offender Alcohol Treatment Program, (which will cost you more than $1800). Bonus: Enrolling in the program drops your 2 year suspension to 1 year.

I'm just going to leave that right there. I've paraphrased the information in a nice list for you, by subject. The link to the website source is right there in the titles.

Now here's what I always tell people: "Plan ahead. If you're going to have any alcohol hit your lips, you better either have a sober driver lined up (aka. Cab, That sober friend who doesn't drink because they've already had too many DUIs, etc...), or bring a sleeping back with you to the party. That definitely tells the folks you're getting drunk and crashing out somewhere on the premises, without even having to say a word. Guarantee they'll say something like, "the couch is all yours."
But please just do yourself, and your friends and your loved ones a favor, and don't imposition them with your DUI's and otherwise reckless behavior, because we all know that when you get a DUI you imposition everyone for rides, and bail out money, and moving in with them because you can't keep your job so you lose your apartment....The vicious cycles. Oh, lawdy. Happy planning, you drunk asses.

Here's some additional information from what looks like a reputable source, whose overall interest is to sell you their products: The High Cost of a DUI.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

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