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So my Stupid friend got a D.U.I last night. I found out this morning when she called me.

They put her in the Drunk Tank all night.

She is a Permanent Resident with a Teaching Job for disabled senior citizens and Children.

Does anyone recommend any Lawyers in the Bay Area or have any advice.

Part of me wants her to pay the full penalty so she learns her lesson which I don't think she has but the other more caring gentle side wants me to take care of her  :-\

Ouch!

Where did she get picked up? A lawyer who knows that particular county's court may be a good idea.

Not sure. I will recommend that to her.

I am rather pissed at her right now. I warned her about this and have driven her home before when I thought she could not or should not drive.
I really hope this is her Wake Up Call  :-\

Permanent resident as in not a US citizen?  That's not good.  She needs an attorney.

That is correct. I already told her to consult a Lawyer.

I read online and thats normally for offense more severe like if someone was actually injured etc.

I imagine the penalty now, and subsequent insurance hike later, will get her attention.

Why, what difference does the permanent residency make? Shouldn't affect her current status.

I am here on a greencard myself, the only thing I know where that *might* (not necessarily) bite her in the ass is when she should try to get the citizenship later.

I know someone who was in the process of getting a citizenship and when he got a DUI they made him start over again.

I believe its up to the discretion of the Immigration department if they want to deport you or not in regards to a DUI. But what I can tell online thats is normally considered when someone is harmed because of your Actions.

Seriously though I am glad this happened to her.  She was on a road to destruction. It was just a matter of time she hurt herself or others.  I really hope this is her wake up call.

True.
Any felony may cancel your US citizenship process.
And let's be honest, it's fair, IMHO.

Ok, it would be even more fair that US citizens loose their citizenship for DUI but well... ;D  [drink]

It sounds like she needs an AA meeting (http://www.aa.org/lang/en/meeting_finder.cfm?origpage=29) as well as an attorney.

They say that a DUI ends up costing close to $40k after all the fees, insurance hikes, etc.  I bet that'll catch her attention.

She's lucky she didn't kill anyone.  That'd be something fierce to have on your conscience.

Oh shee'l be going to some of those alright! That is, if she ever wants to drive again.

_{Dont ask how I know.}

Actually, a felony makes it impossible for you to get the citizenship. Nowadays a misdemeanor can already mean you're out of luck.

Oh I already had that talk with her.

She basically is a Social Alcoholic. She may have Glass of Wine by herself but when she goes out she gets wasted  :-\

I think she already consulted a lawyer so she is looking at 48 hours of community service, 1 month license suspension and 3 months of DUI School not to mention all the other wonderful stuff that comes with having a DUI.

I am a friend of hers and I will help her through these troubled times but she got what she deserved... actually perhaps not enough IMO.

Who doesn't?  [wine]
I got wasted myself every single time I go out, I don't think it's a big deal, unless you're driving to go back home...

Make sure that the lawyer is aware of those immigration/citizenship things. I don't know how a "not contest" may be better than a "guilty" if she needs to apply later for the US citizenship... But it might be a real problem for her in the future...

As do I.

I agree with the minority of comments made... don't be so quick to point the finger, when nearly 100% of the population has done this on at least one occasion.

unless you never drink, not one drink at all, get off your high horse.  the difference between your friend and yourself is that you haven't been caught.

my brother has gotten one, one of my friends has gotten one. the cop that pulled over my friend told him that his (the cop's) father has gotten one... many people in your friend's dui class will have multiple offensives.
 
[drink]

and be safe

Nah she deserved it.

She had several accidents in the last few months related to drinking and driving. Luckily it was just her backing into car or rubbing her car against a wall but it could have been much worse.

And there is a difference. If I drink a Beer I dont drive for a hour etc or I have a designated driver so there is a difference.  This is not about getting off a high horse this is about commen sense so I disagree with you.

I hate it when people try to justify why they got a DUI... Its rather simple

Just because you know people who have had 1 or several as you state does not make it any more acceptable. Your post kind of boggles my mind actually  ???

+11tyb

shyte happens. don't claim she is friend and say she deserves it. if she has an addiction: help her.

she's not my friend. i know jack shit about her, you must have meant the OP. but if a friend of mine drank and drive, then i'd say the exact same thing. She absolutely deserved it.

Gawd, the internet makes people so black n' white.  It's fine to say that someone deserves punishment and still say that they're a friend and that you want to help them out.  They're not mutually exclusive.  You don't need to condone the action to support someone who matters to you.  Otherwise, we'd all be make the beast with two backsed.  All of us.  So why don't y'all just leave this between Robs4R and his friend, eh?  He's allowed to be angry with her. 

Well Put

I am upset with her because I care about her. I am Not going to pat her on the back and say.... no big deal... On the other hand I am going to help her as much as I can to get through this and put her on the right track.

I am going to lock this thread now since it served its purpose  ;)