evaluate this!

Uncle Sal · Post by **Uncle Sal** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:01 am

gonna have to sit through a court ordered evaluation of my "problem" in a week or so...
been a while since I've faced this, does anyone have any recent experience?
I'm gonna have to come up with some clever answers, as this could have some major impact on the next five years of my life.
I would love to avoid an inpatient program, or any steps at all if I could...
Think of your uncle sal's most leinent sentance on thursday if you can manage it...
whoo hoo!

Jimmy&Guinney · Post by **Jimmy&Guinney** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:04 am

This may help. That's what MDM is for...

http://moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issue ... ention.htm

Chelsea40oz · Post by **Chelsea40oz** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:06 am

Huhhh what? :x
Hell yeah I got your back for what that's worth. And your BAC for that matter.

Uncle Sal · Post by **Uncle Sal** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:15 am

that big mess of mine in June comes to a head on thursday...
gonna take a deal I have been offered on Thursday.
then the real fun should start as they try and decide how much brainwashing is needed.
and fines and fees and jail
and conditions of five years of probation...

Got busted on friday the 13th, and get sentenced on Sept. 11th...
hmmmn....

Omar The Tentmaker · Post by **Omar The Tentmaker** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:16 am

you dont have a drinking problem, so far as i can see you have no problem with drinking

Generic Jug · Post by **Generic Jug** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:27 am

Damn, that's a serious buzzkill. I'll send good vibes your way. Perhaps our collective psychic powers can intoxicate the judge and get him/her on your side.

TARTANSPECIAL · Post by **TARTANSPECIAL** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 4:37 am

That's really shitty, my friend, i am here for you.
If you want to talk either pm, me or e'mail me, anytime ok.
Keep your chin up and don't let the bastards grind you down.

LuckyStrikes · Post by **LuckyStrikes** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:58 am

Holy malolie! Your state is tuff. Down here, in possum country, the average sentence for first time DUI is 6 months probation, 3-6 months restricted driving (just to and from work), $700 fine, and you would have to attend 6 AA meetings. You don't get real jail time until the 3rd DUI. For the 2nd I think they make you do a couple of weekends in jail. The evaluation here consists of finding meetings that are close to your residence, and answering dumb questions like, "are you drunk now?", "do you like to drink", etc. Make like a teetotaler and you will be fine. Oh, and don't drink and drive again!

Savage · Post by **Savage** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 11:44 am

Uncle Sal wrote:gonna have to sit through a court ordered evaluation of my "problem" in a week or so...
been a while since I've faced this, does anyone have any recent experience?
I'm gonna have to come up with some clever answers, as this could have some major impact on the next five years of my life.
I would love to avoid an inpatient program, or any steps at all if I could...
Think of your uncle sal's most leinent sentance on thursday if you can manage it...
whoo hoo!

Uncle, I will cross my fingers and toes for your good luck, even though it makes me walk funny.

fdoosey · Post by **fdoosey** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 11:49 am

Sal, I hope for the best for ya. If you go all "Fugitive" on them, contact one of us first for a hideout. I'll make sure I have a hacksaw handy to cut the chains. :)

LuckyStrikes · Post by **LuckyStrikes** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 11:52 am

fdoosey wrote:Sal, I hope for the best for ya. If you go all "Fugitive" on them, contact one of us first for a hideout. I'll make sure I have a hacksaw handy to cut the chains. :)

I'll start the fire for the gophers!

UnkleLemmy · Post by **UnkleLemmy** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 11:55 am

LuckyStrikes wrote:
fdoosey wrote:Sal, I hope for the best for ya. If you go all "Fugitive" on them, contact one of us first for a hideout. I'll make sure I have a hacksaw handy to cut the chains. :)
I'll start the fire for the gophers!

Hide out up with me and you wont have to worry about eating Gophers, you'll be dining on venison! You can't walk down the road in my hometown without bumping into a deer. And if you go along the highway side there are always freashly killed corpse for your convience.

fdoosey · Post by **fdoosey** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 11:56 am

Mmmmm.....roadkill.....

StoliGirl · Post by **StoliGirl** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 12:07 pm

Sorry about your troubles. I hope everything works out.

SandBar · Post by **SandBar** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 2:19 pm

Standing before the Judge is like being a kid and facing your Dad. Best thing you can do is show respect and exceed the Judge's expectation of you. Most folks lie, make half-hearted promises and basically mumble their way into a stiff sentence. Instead, show how prepared you are to "turn your life around"... not a real plan of course but a well thought out pseudo-plan for the Judge. You've only got a day and only you know the details of what might work but for example: look up or better yet sign-up for rehad, call a charity (battered women or kid related are good) and volunteer, etc. The Judge will start off asking you a question or giving you time to make a statement. That's your chance. Apologize for your sins and then in a respectful, confident and articulate (yes you'll have to be undrunk) manner outline the steps you've taken... mention something about "with God's help I will be successful" and then be quiet. With any luck you'll get off with a slap and an Oscar.

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