Got a DWI a few days ago should I still rush?

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

In the eyes of the law, yes.

As long as you don't crash, most people don't spend any significant time in jail, if any.

YMMV on whether this is a good thing or not.

I'm thinking about it along the lines of what would happen to me if I got pulled over. Minimum penalties in my state for first offense are up to one year in jail, license suspension for 6 months or more, and a hefty fine.

When I think of minor, I think moving traffic violation.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

I'm thinking about it along the lines of what would happen to me if I got pulled over. Minimum penalties in my state for first offense are up to one year in jail, license suspension for 6 months or more, and a hefty fine.

When I think of minor, I think moving traffic violation.

Well there are probably lots of people who get DUIs or busted for possession of what-have-you when they're younger and get it wiped from their record by the time they rush. The OP's main problem is that it JUST happened. It would be kind of whack to say he isn't allowed to rush/join when others who have done the same thing are.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Well there are probably lots of people who get DUIs or busted for possession of what-have-you when they're younger and get it wiped from their record by the time they rush. The OP's main problem is that it JUST happened. It would be kind of whack to say he isn't allowed to rush/join when others who have done the same thing are.

I agree that what's good for one should be good for all. My comment was just a reaction to a DWI being "minor" not to the OP's conundrum. lol

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

I'm thinking about it along the lines of what would happen to me if I got pulled over. Minimum penalties in my state for first offense are up to one year in jail, license suspension for 6 months or more, and a hefty fine.

When I think of minor, I think moving traffic violation.

Most people I know in my state who haven't gotten arrested before have had color-code (call in daily and if your color is called you go get tested), fines, a 90 license suspension and an education course. So here it would be a big deal...and I'm not downplaying it because drinking and driving is, of course, a big deal period, but I know enough people who have gotten one to think that it's not all that uncommon.

To me minor would be an MIP/MIC.

To the OP just make sure you DO NOT DRINK or do anything else illegal while you're on probation. If they go easy on you now, and they probably will, they will NOT if you mess up again. I know you won't be able to DD if you get a bid, but there are other ways to be useful as the sober person at a party. Just let them know you'll do your part and stay out of trouble.