Hey all. To give some context, I was pulled over for an aggravated DUI (blew 0.17 no crash or anyone hurt) back in 2026 with probable cause being running a stop sign (last time i go to drive and get food instead of just using doordash lol). This is my first time actually being in a scuffle with the law so the experience at first really depressed me. Was able to barely afford a lawyer thanks to my job that I wanted to quit back then, but am now tied down to due to not being to afford life in general.
He was able to get the actual hearing date all the way to May 4th just a couple days ago and the reality of the situation hit me hard. Since it was an aggravated DUI there are a ton of requirements I must take to even have a chance of obtaining a restricted license (which I am grateful for since some people don't even have that option) plus a mandatory 48hr stay in the county jail that I have to look forward to next week.
I guess all I can say is that however confident or lucky you feel, it's eventually gonna find its way to you. I had been doing this practice since early 2020 right when I turned 21. There were some nights where I SHOULD'VE been pulled over but nothing happened kinda funny i guess that all it took was for me to run a stop sign to get the boot.
Overall I have been dealing with a general depression and anhedonia for the past 3 years that I don't even care what happens at the end of the day. I am simply just existing and hopefully me not being able to drink will turns things around. Please be safe out there and remember that it's YOUR life you're living so don't try to make it harder than it already is cuz life is hard for everyone.