By Let’s face it. We all take risks to make money, but we are also willing to take risks to avoid legal trouble. It is a real risk to drive drunk and risk getting arrested for driving under the influence. I think this is why so many people seem to struggle with self-awareness and self-control more than anyone in the world.
Of course there are risks to driving drunk. It can be dangerous. But it’s also important to keep in mind that driving under the influence is not a criminal offense in most states. The risks are the same regardless of whether we’re drunk or sober. It’s just a greater consequence of driving drunk.
In California, for instance, a blood alcohol level of.08 or higher is considered the equivalent of being drunk. That means if I were to drive home drunk tomorrow, I wouldn’t get arrested, because it would be considered a DUI. So I’m not going to worry about the legal risk of driving drunk.
I have the potential to get arrested for driving under the influence, and I know how to do that. But I also have the potential to get hit with a life sentence for it.
It’s not like I’m going to just fall asleep that night on the way home from work, or something. I’m in this for a long time.
The thing is, it’s not really that easy to be “legal drunk.” Depending on where you live, a DUI can have a huge impact on your life. But since most people who get an DUI are driving home from work anyway, this might not be a big deal. On the other hand, if a DUI happens to you on the way home from work, it could be very bad for your job.
It’s funny how the easiest things in life are usually the ones that most people would think aren’t worth the risk. Just because you don’t get hit with a life sentence for DUI does not mean it’s not worth it. We were always taught that a DUI is as bad as a speeding ticket, so that’s what we’re going to focus on.
This might be what the law is waiting for. After getting arrested for DUI, you can be charged with driving under the influence. However, even if you are charged with DUI, the police are not allowed to do anything to you without having you sign a waiver of rights and giving you a copy of the charge. In other words, if you are arrested and charged with DUI, but have the entire charge dismissed, it means that you have been charged and you have been released from jail.
Also, you never pay attention to the fine print. Even if you sign a waiver form saying you understand you can be charged with DUI, the police officer can still decide that you are drugged and force you to drive under the influence.
There is no “charge” on the police report. Your driver’s license is not listed as one of the factors that can cause you to be charged with DUI. So although the police department may find it necessary to charge you with DUI, you can still be released from jail without the charge being filed. If the officer is wrong or there is a mistrial, then you will be released, and the officer will not be held responsible.
