I'm 20 years old and was driving down the road when I saw a police cruiser had pulled someone over. After passing, the police officer swerved out and pulled me over for not moving to the outside lane as I passed. He then told me I looked "blazed" and removed me from the vehicle and conducted a field sobriety test. After seemingly passing this test, he told me to take an on-field breathalizer or my license would be suspended for refusal. I took the test and blew a .01. Because I'm underage, I was arrested, taken down to the station, and booked. I was then let go without bond.
I have previous arrests but it's been nearly 2 years. I was originally arrested at 16 for burglary of a gun. On house arrest and probation, I received 3 other arrests for being drunk (not driving), failing a drug test, and stealing a cd from walmart. I was then given 6months prison, of which I served 80% time for. I was released about a year ago from prison.
This was all in Massachusetts and I moved to NC right after I was released from prison.
I want to know how exactly I should handle myself when my court day comes and what I can possibly do to minimize this situation. I cannot afford an attorney and will have to deal with public defenders.
Thank you!
I have previous arrests but it's been nearly 2 years. I was originally arrested at 16 for burglary of a gun. On house arrest and probation, I received 3 other arrests for being drunk (not driving), failing a drug test, and stealing a cd from walmart. I was then given 6months prison, of which I served 80% time for. I was released about a year ago from prison.
This was all in Massachusetts and I moved to NC right after I was released from prison.
I want to know how exactly I should handle myself when my court day comes and what I can possibly do to minimize this situation. I cannot afford an attorney and will have to deal with public defenders.
Thank you!
