Will they suspend my license at the initial appearance for 4 felony DUI charges? What would be possible outcomes in my case?
Was arrested on 6/28/2008 for having "actual physical control of a vehicle". The police were called because I disciplined my child in the vehicle,though there was no evidence of child abuse. It was the summer in extreme weather so I had the car on, never taken it out park, with the A/C running as I waited for my child to calm down. I met my friend at this facility after work. My child had spent the previous night and that day with this friend. AT NO TIME did my vehicle move on the above day with my child in the vehicle. I had consumed alcohol and breathilizer BAC of .21% and also had 2-4 grams of Marijuana at the time of arrest (blood test taken once in custody). I have absolutely no criminal record. After going to jail, being bailed out, and appearing at my first scheduled court date I was told that my charges were "scratched" and that I did not have to comply with subsequent court dates or restrictions. During the following 8 months I have voluntarily completed a 36 hour outpatient substance abuse program, attended anywhere from 2-5 AA meetings a week, and also continue to receive counseling 2-4 per mth at place where i did 36hr rehab. I was working FT and going to school FT for my paralegal and had a 4.0/ half way through the program for my legal studies. I withdrew from school to get myself together and for uncertainty of my future driving priveleges. Requested and admin. hearing at DMV about suspension action issued 10/2008, officer didn't show, DMV vacated suspension. Now 4 felony charges were filed on 2/13/2008 county picked up case. Single mom