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Originally Posted by Bearcat
There are a ton of factors that go into the defense of something like this (in my indirect experience).... is it the first time for a DUI or any alcohol related charge, is it the first time for reckless driving or similar, is he throwing himself into rehab the moment he's released on bail and showing deep remorse, etc.
I'm guessing the BAC wouldn't matter as much due to the reckless driving... they would probably be more focus on the other car and how much responsibility they can pin on them (were they also drunk, did they do anything illegal like an illegal turn or moving violation or whatever).
I'm no lawyer (or drunk driver who's needed one), but I think it's typically a mix between direct consequences and mitigating factors of whether you're a future threat.
And again, out of the hundreds/thousands who drove home buzzed last night, how many were driving so recklessly that an accident would have resulted in a fiery heap of vehicle?
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You can throw reason out the window in sentencing. I'm currently wearing an ankle monitor because I couldn't get an Uber in January 2019. No accident, no property damage or injury. First time I'd been arrested for ANYTHING in my entire life. You'd think it was my 6th DUI the way I'm being treated.
Interlock on the car, ankle monitor, 3 hour "Courage to Change" class once a week for 12 weeks where I'm treated like an idiot 20 year-old (we're currently on "don't hang out with the wrong people"). 3 AA meetings a week. DWI class. I put myself in rehab before it ever got to the deciding court date. They don't give a shit because it's all about the revenue.
BTW, I've been sober since May 8, thanks for asking. And you know what I'm going to do as soon as this ridiculous ankle monitor is gone? I'm going to stop by the liquor store on the way home, then sit on my porch and drink a ****ing beer.