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megatronium · Apr 30, 2015

In 2013 I was involved in a car accident. It was determined afterwards that I was drunk. I am an alcoholic. The other driver was hurt, not seriously and has made a full recovery with no lingering issues. I am also bipolar 1. At the time of the accident, I was taking Zoloft, Ambien, and Xanax. I was not at fault in the accident. I'm charged with three felonies, one of which is aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (car). Minimum sentence if convicted is 5 years, expected 7, max 15. I've been offered a deal for 2. I'm a father of six who's wife is a stay at home mom with no real job skills. We just had a baby in March. Trial date is in September. My life is wrecked. No pun intended. Don't let this happen to you.

Master Yoshi · Apr 30, 2015

Damn, I hope things work well in your favor.. Especially for your family's sake.

SolVanderlyn · Apr 30, 2015

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers (even if you're not religious, basically, I'm rooting for you).

Alcoholism is a serious issue. I can't help but empathize with you. Hope everything works out for you in the end.

Ganzlinger · Apr 30, 2015

Shit, man... I hope the best for you and your family..

Bloodrage · Apr 30, 2015

Good luck.

akira28 · Apr 30, 2015

all I can suggest is get friends man, make as many changes as you can. Get people to speak on your behalf to show that you've made changes in your life. And that you're on a better track.

And the fact that you have so many people counting on you should have soe relevance. Just put it all on the table, after you've made the positive changes apparent. Don't resign yourself.

Good luck.

did you get your own lawyer? Offering a deal below the minimum sounds like they just turned on the legal machine and gave a print out.

Raitosaito · Apr 30, 2015

man. Sorry to hear all that

Turbowaffles · Apr 30, 2015

Keep you in my thoughts man. Stay strong.

ReturnOfTheRAT · Apr 30, 2015

I was not at fault in the accident.

This is your lawyers opinion?

geomon · Apr 30, 2015

Beg for house arrest.

blackflag · Apr 30, 2015

megatronium said:
In 2013 I was involved in a car accident. It was determined afterwards that I was drunk. I am an alcoholic. The other driver was hurt, not seriously and has made a full recovery with no lingering issues. I am also bipolar 1. At the time of the accident, I was taking Zoloft, Ambien, and Xanax. I was not at fault in the accident. I'm charged with three felonies, one of which is aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (car). Minimum sentence if convicted is 5 years, expected 7, max 15. I've been offered a deal for 2. I'm a father of six who's wife is a stay at home mom with no real job skills. We just had a baby in March. Trial date is in September. My life is wrecked. No pun intended. Don't let this happen to you.

So, you didn't take the deal?

Count of Monte Sawed-Off · Apr 30, 2015

Damn, you have my sympathies. Good luck.

edit: Think about the deal.

SillyEskimo · Apr 30, 2015

Good for you for dealing with the consequences. You seem to be at peace with what likely lay ahead of you.

norm9 · Apr 30, 2015

Is there your first offense? I always thought they took it relatively easy on people with clean records.

Klossen · Apr 30, 2015

You were drunk driving and hurt another human being. How was it not your fault?

Zoolader · Apr 30, 2015

Thankfully you are still alive. I hope the best for you and your family.

Kaladin · Apr 30, 2015

If you're not at fault in the accident, and the people who were injured fully recovered, how are you charged with anything other than a DUI?

megatronium · Apr 30, 2015

ReturnOfTheRAT said:
This is your lawyers opinion?

2 witnesses have given statements that support this. I was going straight, other driver made a left in front of me.

Aristion · Apr 30, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear this. I have a friend who had his life ruined and is currently serving a prison sentence, so I can sympathize with your current crisis.

JMDSO · Apr 30, 2015

norm9 said:
Is there your first offense? I always thought they took it relatively easy on people with clean records.

The deal for two years WAS (most likely) taking it easy in the eye of multiple felonies.

la flama blanca · Apr 30, 2015

megatronium said:
In 2013 I was involved in a car accident. It was determined afterwards that I was drunk. I am an alcoholic. The other driver was hurt, not seriously and has made a full recovery with no lingering issues. I am also bipolar 1. At the time of the accident, I was taking Zoloft, Ambien, and Xanax. I was not at fault in the accident. I'm charged with three felonies, one of which is aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (car). Minimum sentence if convicted is 5 years, expected 7, max 15. I've been offered a deal for 2. I'm a father of six who's wife is a stay at home mom with no real job skills. We just had a baby in March. Trial date is in September. My life is wrecked. No pun intended. Don't let this happen to you.

Sorry man, I hope things work out well with your family.

davepoobond · Apr 30, 2015

Mr. Sandman said:
If you're not at fault in the accident, and the people who were injured fully recovered, how are you charged with anything other than a DUI?

By getting railroaded by the system.

megatronium · Apr 30, 2015

Mr. Sandman said:
If you're not at fault in the accident, and no one got hurt, how are you charged with anything other than a DUI?

Other driver was hurt and has made full recovery (Thank God).

Joyful · Apr 30, 2015

6 kids? good god man wear a condom

Jokergrin · Apr 30, 2015

stay strong

BruceLeeRoy · Apr 30, 2015

megatronium said:
2 witnesses have given statements that support this. I was going straight, other driver made a left in front of me.

So shouldn't you be in the clear as far as prison goes especially with 2 witnesses?

Redd · Apr 30, 2015

Hope you get no jail time bud. I'll pray for you.

Fmal · Apr 30, 2015

Six kids?

Mimosa97 · Apr 30, 2015

Did you get help since the accident ? Did you stop drinking ?

It could play a lot in your favor if you showed up for your trial after being sober for months with AA tokens to prove it or smth.

And play the family man, father of 6, card as much as you can. Get people to talk for you. Try to find a doctor maybe to talk for you ?

Did you ever think about taking that deal ?

Livingskeletons · Apr 30, 2015

geomon said:
Beg for house arrest.

Best bet I guess.

Sorry OP can't imagine what your feeling now.

Kaladin · Apr 30, 2015

megatronium said:
Other driver was hurt and has made full recovery (Thank God).

I edited shortly after posting....but still, how are you not charged with anything more than a DUI?

megatronium · Apr 30, 2015

Joyful said:
6 kids? good god man wear a condom

My wife and I wanted a large family but thanks for the advice.

FairXchange · Apr 30, 2015

Sorry to hear that OP. I hope you and your family remain strong throughout. I also hope you come out of it better.

Are you taking the 2 year offer?

foxuzamaki · Apr 30, 2015

BruceLeeRoy said:
So shouldn't you be in the clear as far as prison goes especially with 2 witnesses?

Him being under the influence might hold alot of bias against him.

tmarques · Apr 30, 2015

Mr. Sandman said:
If you're not at fault in the accident, and the people who were injured fully recovered, how are you charged with anything other than a DUI?

I'm assuming that when it's one driver's word against another's, they'll probably rule in favour of the sober one.

And not to sound insensitive, OP, but six childfren sounds excessive, especially in your situation. You might want to look into getting a vasectomy.

akira28 · Apr 30, 2015

Mr. Sandman said:
I edited shortly after posting....but still, how are you not charged with anything more than a DUI?

he's not a millionaire, and someone wants to make an example out of him.

entremet · Apr 30, 2015

I feel for your family.

If you were rich you wouldn't see the inside of a prison.

Stay strong and push through for your wife and kids.

What are your parents thinking?

norm9 · Apr 30, 2015

Good luck. Hope your lawyer is good and can somehow get you a better deal than prison.

Count of Monte Sawed-Off · Apr 30, 2015

foxuzamaki said:
Him being under the influence might hold alot of bias against him.

Yeah, there's no telling what a jury will do.

Surface of Me · Apr 30, 2015

If you have drugs in your system at the time of an accident, even if it is clearly the other person's fault, from what I know you're pretty much done. Im rootin for you OP and my condolences.

Ovid · Apr 30, 2015

Make this a lesson learned. Don't drink and drive.

Fake edit: You were taking depression and anxiety meds too!? What were you thinking?

richardhawk · Apr 30, 2015

Someone I know got killed on a motorcycle when a drunk driver hit them. If you were drunk you deserve to do time.

la flama blanca · Apr 30, 2015

megatronium said:
2 witnesses have given statements that support this. I was going straight, other driver made a left in front of me.

If you don't mind me asking, are you white? Is this your first offense? And I'm not going to doubt that $$ may be an issue for you with a large family, but do you know if you're getting the best possible representation?

I only ask all this because I escaped some federal prison time this past year over something really stupid and only got 1 year probation.

HabeeNo · Apr 30, 2015

Damn, good luck man

Ferrio · Apr 30, 2015

How do you know it's not your fault? Who was at fault? I find it hard to believe that you loaded up on all that didn't contribute to it at all.

megatronium · Apr 30, 2015

Mimosa97 said:
Did you get help since the accident ? Did you stop drinking ?

It could play a lot in your favor if you showed up for your trial after being sober for months with AA tokens to prove it or smth.

And play the family man, father of 6, card as much as you can. Get people to talk for you. Try to find a doctor maybe to talk for you ?

Did you ever think about taking that deal ?

I've been sober since the accident and am heavily involved AA, went to Intensive Outpatient Treatment, and have a psychiatrist and counselor. Ambien, Zoloft, and Xanax have major interactions with extreme side effects - family doctor prescribed. Always use a psychiatrist.

norm9 · Apr 30, 2015

tarius1210 said:
Make this a lesson learned. Don't drink and drive.

Fake edit: You were taking depression and anxiety meds too!? What were you thinking?

I don't have a problem with the drinking part (depends on BA levels and all that). It's the three different pills part.

Sora_N · Apr 30, 2015

Good luck op.

EloquentM · Apr 30, 2015

Ferrio said:
How do you know it's not your fault? Who was at fault?

Two witnesses say he was driving straight and the other person made a left in front of him.

TheExecutive · Apr 30, 2015

BruceLeeRoy said:
So shouldn't you be in the clear as far as prison goes especially with 2 witnesses?

According to the law he shouldn't have been there in the first place. Who caused the accident is ancillary at that point in time.

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