I'm a 21 year old male and was arrested last night, taken to jail and charged with DUI and failure to maintain a lane.
Story:
I was pulled over 3AM by campus police of North Georgia College and State University minutes before parking my car to visit a friend. The officer said he pulled my over because I came down the hill too fast then said he could smell alcohol on my breath and asked if I could do a field sobriety test. I was asked how many drinks I had throughout the day and I said it was a few beers several hours ago.
Being an uninformed fool, I agreed (big mistake) to the FST. Then the officer continued to ask questions about my day, who I was visiting, where I lived, what I was doing out this late, etc.. I politely answered all questions. Then the campus officer calls the city police. The county officer checks my eyes by following his finger. Then asks if I want to take a breathalyzer test for positive or negative. I agreed again (big mistake again). The mobile breathalyzer which is not calibrated and can't be held in court pulled a 0.081.
Then I was asked to put my hands on the police car and was cuffed. Then taken to the station and was tested again and pulled a 0.092 at the station. I was booked, printed, etc. I had to bond my self out for $1900.00 at 10AM. Had to get my car out of the impound.
Now what should I do and what are the consequences? I know I have to appeal for a hearing within 10 days for my license but as far as the fees, punishment, and penalties? Should I get a lawyer? If so, what can he or she do?
I'm a full-time student and don't have a steady income. I'm hiding this from my parents at all costs because they are unemployed right now as well. I'm really worried about my future and just in a mess right now.
Responses are really appreciated! Thank you!
Story:
I was pulled over 3AM by campus police of North Georgia College and State University minutes before parking my car to visit a friend. The officer said he pulled my over because I came down the hill too fast then said he could smell alcohol on my breath and asked if I could do a field sobriety test. I was asked how many drinks I had throughout the day and I said it was a few beers several hours ago.
Being an uninformed fool, I agreed (big mistake) to the FST. Then the officer continued to ask questions about my day, who I was visiting, where I lived, what I was doing out this late, etc.. I politely answered all questions. Then the campus officer calls the city police. The county officer checks my eyes by following his finger. Then asks if I want to take a breathalyzer test for positive or negative. I agreed again (big mistake again). The mobile breathalyzer which is not calibrated and can't be held in court pulled a 0.081.
Then I was asked to put my hands on the police car and was cuffed. Then taken to the station and was tested again and pulled a 0.092 at the station. I was booked, printed, etc. I had to bond my self out for $1900.00 at 10AM. Had to get my car out of the impound.
Now what should I do and what are the consequences? I know I have to appeal for a hearing within 10 days for my license but as far as the fees, punishment, and penalties? Should I get a lawyer? If so, what can he or she do?
I'm a full-time student and don't have a steady income. I'm hiding this from my parents at all costs because they are unemployed right now as well. I'm really worried about my future and just in a mess right now.
Responses are really appreciated! Thank you!