Ever had a DUI ? How much for insurance ?
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I've seen attorney's in court get people who were Drivin under the influence get of quite easy. Try tellin your "friend" to get a lawyer.
masterxfob
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yeah, how many people actually have lawyers? or even family lawyers? isn't that like a rich kid thing?
ultimatebob
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From what I've heard from my buddy that got busted for DUI, the lawyer is far cheaper than having to get High Risk insurance until your record is clean.
cKGunslinger
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yea going on your record and hiring companies checking background nowadays doesn't ruin your life :roll::roll:
My insurance never went up when I got a DWI, I didnt get a lawyer either, first offense (unless there was an accident or damage or something) usually ends up with the accelerated rehab (alcohol classes) and then the criminal part is nollied.
The DMV part of the 1st offense is 120 day license suspension (here in CT)
the classes cost $595, plus $35 court costs, plus $100 to reinstate the license after the suspension, $5 for the shipping to get the money to the DMV fast.
One thing I remember from class (probably the only thing I remember from it, since it was Monday AM 830-1000) is if you ever get pulled over again after drinking, refuse to take the roadside test, that results in an automatic 6 month license suspension (the DMV part of the offense), but if you dont take the test, there is no proof you were drinking and the criminal part cannot be proven and is dropped.
If you take a test, and fail, you get a 6 month license suspension AND they have proof you were drinking for the courts to use against you.
After I got my DWI, I kept my insurance current, payed the bill in full when it came each renewal, didnt do anything unusual like raise/lower coverage or add a fast/fancy car, which could cause them to pull an MVR on you and find the DUI/DWI.
Insurance companies dont pull an MVR on each person, at each renewal, that would cost them too much, so there is a chance you can slide by without paying higher insurance prices.
The DMV part of the 1st offense is 120 day license suspension (here in CT)
the classes cost $595, plus $35 court costs, plus $100 to reinstate the license after the suspension, $5 for the shipping to get the money to the DMV fast.
One thing I remember from class (probably the only thing I remember from it, since it was Monday AM 830-1000) is if you ever get pulled over again after drinking, refuse to take the roadside test, that results in an automatic 6 month license suspension (the DMV part of the offense), but if you dont take the test, there is no proof you were drinking and the criminal part cannot be proven and is dropped.
If you take a test, and fail, you get a 6 month license suspension AND they have proof you were drinking for the courts to use against you.
After I got my DWI, I kept my insurance current, payed the bill in full when it came each renewal, didnt do anything unusual like raise/lower coverage or add a fast/fancy car, which could cause them to pull an MVR on you and find the DUI/DWI.
Insurance companies dont pull an MVR on each person, at each renewal, that would cost them too much, so there is a chance you can slide by without paying higher insurance prices.
cKGunslinger
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Uh.. I have a DWI, a job with one of the Top 5 DoD contractors, and higher security clearances than 99.4% of the employees around the world.
So you can feel free to take your ":roll: s" and shove them where the sun doesn't shine, Nancy-boy. :lips:
Usually a first offence DWI/DUI is a misdemeanor, at it's most strong conviction level . It's not going to ruin your life. Snap back to reality and realize not everyone needs a security clearance to get a job. Vast majority of companies don't care about criminal records unless it's a felony. There are so many dui and dwi convictions each year and I don't see everyone's lives going down the tubes. Stick to talking about something you know about.
Why don't you call your... er your "friends" insurance agency and present them with a hyopthetical sitaution.
First offense DUI is usually never convicted as a misdemeanor, dropped down to a conditional waiver, costs a lot of time in classes and money. Subsequent offenses is when they start to get you, but even then so many people are repeat offenders and still end up walking with a slap on the wrist.
cKGunslinger
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LOL. I just feel that, if you are gonna talk smack about sh1t on an internet forum with all the conviction of a Sunday morning Baptist preacher, you should at least have a fvcking clue about what the hell you're talking about, instead of pulling stupid sh1t out of you ass and spreading it like the gospel.
erikistired
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i hate people who get away with multiple DUIs. might as well give them a license to drive their drunk ass into a school bus full of kids while you're at it.
cKGunslinger
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in CA, they estimate the total cost of your average DUI to be around $10K, once you figure in lost wages, fines, insurance, etc.
I would imagine a job where you do a lot of driving or driving is critical to your job, a background check that comes positive for DUI has negative points toward your getting a job. :roll::roll::roll:
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