Pulled Over For Littering, Accused Of Dui, Admitted To One Beer, Failed One Sobriety Test, Due To 8 Mile Hike And Sore Legs, Blew Twice, Officer Didn't Tell Me What I Blew. Arrested. Took My Blood At Station. More Details In Comments.
I had one pint of beer with dinner. Husband had 2.75 pints of beer with dinner. My eyes were bloodshot and glossy due to a strenuous day of hiking and the makeup I was wearing. I do have sensitive eyes. This gave officer probable cause.
Officer was aware of my hiking, saw blisters on both my feet. Officer was aware my legs were weak. I admitted to taking medications for mental health issues but didn't provide info about medications.
I was placed under arrest after 3 sobriety tests, where I, by my choice, was barefoot on asphalt, which contained rocks and road debris. I then blew twice and didn't ask and wasn't told what I blew. Officer asked husband if he could drive. Husband admitted he drank more than me and requested a breathalyzer and blew 0 twice. Drove my car home while I was arrested.
I was forced to give blood due to a threat of my license being suspended. Officer then asked what meds I was on and I told him what they are, which is an SSRI and a beta-blocker, taken every morning. I've been on these meds 10 months and they do not impair me. It was now about 10pm at night. Officer didn't give me any citations AT ALL. I was released to my husband approximately 1.5 hours after the initial arrest. Should I obtain legal counsel now or wait until my negative blood test returns?
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