- Sep 17, 2023
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Hello everyone!
I was pulled over for tail light being out. And let me say, I'm a very frazzled person and get confused under a lot of pressure. I made a lot of mistakes out of the gate; I got out of the car, I backed up because the officer was so far behind me, I called a friend while sitting waiting in the car. All of this frustrated the officer quite a bit. Then they began asking for information and I was a wreck trying to talk. They asked me to do a field sobriety test which I believe I failed because it was impossible even being sober. I asked to blow in a breathalyzer or cognitive type test. They said no. Full disclosure, I have two previous DWI's and have lost my license, but I learned my lesson and do not drink and drive. My license was suspended still so I am guilty of that. I'm a good person and haven't ever done drugs not even pot. But, I have had drinking issues and struggled with depression from my son committing suicide a couple years ago.
I take focalin (essentially adderal) a half dose, Lamotrigine (anti-anxiety), gabapentin (chronic pain, not a narcotic), escitalopram (depression), Buspirone (anxiety).
None of these are impairing meds. I have had a long medical history of issues with nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, depression, and extreme nausea. I knew when he asked me to do a field sobriety that it wouldn't go well.
The officer took me to a test station type place on the way to the detention center for a blood test. They didn't explain things to me but I assume they thought I was taking drugs that could impair my driving. This was a few weeks ago and I haven't received a copy through the mail. I hired a good lawyer and he's trying to get a copy of the blood test.
My lawyer is going to represent me at court on Oct 6 for a not guilty plea, as all the medication isn't impairing. Although I'm freaking out and now trying to figure out what I need to do to help my situation. A good friend recommended I take to the forums to get support and educate myself. Thank you for reading!
I was pulled over for tail light being out. And let me say, I'm a very frazzled person and get confused under a lot of pressure. I made a lot of mistakes out of the gate; I got out of the car, I backed up because the officer was so far behind me, I called a friend while sitting waiting in the car. All of this frustrated the officer quite a bit. Then they began asking for information and I was a wreck trying to talk. They asked me to do a field sobriety test which I believe I failed because it was impossible even being sober. I asked to blow in a breathalyzer or cognitive type test. They said no. Full disclosure, I have two previous DWI's and have lost my license, but I learned my lesson and do not drink and drive. My license was suspended still so I am guilty of that. I'm a good person and haven't ever done drugs not even pot. But, I have had drinking issues and struggled with depression from my son committing suicide a couple years ago.
I take focalin (essentially adderal) a half dose, Lamotrigine (anti-anxiety), gabapentin (chronic pain, not a narcotic), escitalopram (depression), Buspirone (anxiety).
None of these are impairing meds. I have had a long medical history of issues with nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, depression, and extreme nausea. I knew when he asked me to do a field sobriety that it wouldn't go well.
The officer took me to a test station type place on the way to the detention center for a blood test. They didn't explain things to me but I assume they thought I was taking drugs that could impair my driving. This was a few weeks ago and I haven't received a copy through the mail. I hired a good lawyer and he's trying to get a copy of the blood test.
My lawyer is going to represent me at court on Oct 6 for a not guilty plea, as all the medication isn't impairing. Although I'm freaking out and now trying to figure out what I need to do to help my situation. A good friend recommended I take to the forums to get support and educate myself. Thank you for reading!
