DUi

It's very important to consult an attorney for a DUI or DWI charge. If you haven't had your arraignment yet, (statement of charges by judge and plea by defendant) the judge will probably tell you to hire an attorney. I clerked in the courts in Rochester, NY and this is never treated in the same way as an equipment or speeding charge. An attorney who specializes in DWI cases will be familiar with what kind of defenses will stand up in court. I can sympathize with you for the embarrassment and expense that this causes you, but I'm sure that you will make it through. We all "goof up" in some way or another at some point in time. It's important to get legal help in this matter. The ramifications of a DWI can affect your driving privilege and insurance for up to 10 years, so the cost of an attorney may be worthwhile. A favorable outcome can save money on insurance charges, fines and DMV costs. Good luck.

Thanks again for your info. I have a niece who is a lawyer and will get it to a DWAI. My doctor said that he is going to give more information about my obsorption and dehydration issues. I am hoping that I can be given a light penalty. I will never put myself in this situation again.

Although this is unfortunate, all our choices have consequences. No one is perfect, and we can either choose to grow and learn form our mistakes or repeat them. Sounds like you are growing! Consider the possibility that a defense of "I didn't know" would maybe not help, even more what you are looking for in a defense, that WLS makes you respond differently to alcohol would backfire on you, Reality is your BAC is what matters not how many drinks you had to get u there.. 1, 2 18 (get tmy view?) it is that you were there, fact is you were drinking whethe ru felt it or not under the influence according to the law.... So a surgeon saying a WLs absorbs faster just is a fact about yor absorbtion and why even more drinking a drop shouldnt be mixed w/ driving a second! Also most programs say NO ALCOHOL for a year (it is in literature and a prosecuter could use this against you, so the WLS defense may hurt vs help you!), it is well known the effects can be more potent and quicker, this is documented in literature so the defense would as I see it harm you, meaning you shouldn't of had alcohol at all at 5 mo out, and should of been aware the risks and not driven. Caffeine being a mild diuretic *this is highy debatable in medical literature* I do not see as a factor, many surgeons and ins companies make pts sign a contract not to drink due to risk to liver postop as well as aborption issues and addiction switching. Here is info I have on WLS/alcohol In our program they recommend avoiding alcohol for 1 yr postop. (The reasons: alcohol is a gastric irritant, can add to dehydration, empty/non-nutrative calories stalling wt loss/assisting in possible regain, risk of dumping as many alcohols or mixed drinks are HIGH in sugar, others are carbonated (beer/champagne) so they ask us to void that as well, risk of intoxication could be higher sooner due to rapid absorbtion, the alcohol may loosen one up to eat foods they normally wouldn't, it can interfere with vitamin/mineral absorbtion also which we are already at risk for deficiencies in B12, thiamine, vit A, zinc, magnesium... etc...and finally we are taxing our already most likely 'fatty' livers with the rapid wt loss, risk of chirrosis is greater early on), so 'I' haven't tried alcohol in my 4+ yrs postop, but it never was a big issue or deal for me preop, what I liked was a daquiri or pinacolada, neither would I try postop due to the sugar content in mixes. ~~~~~~~~ Here is an article I have that explains things better...for anyone who is interested... http://www.bbvitamins.com/research_Article_5.aspx Alcohol Use in the Bariatric Patient Cynthia Buffington, Ph.D. or this one: http://www.bbvitamins.com/research_Article_4.aspx Precautions When Using Alcohol after Bariatric Surgery? Cynthia Buffington, Ph.D. Recommendations on the Use of Alcohol After Surgery A 32-year old male 5 months out from gastric bypass surgery was issued a DUI after attending his brother's wedding reception. According to the patient, he had only consumed 2 glasses of champagne, although his blood alcohol levels were above the legal limits to operate a motor vehicle.............. http://www.barimd.com/myNewsletterPage.php?pageNo=5&practiceId=7 Caution When Using Alcohol after Bariatric Surgery By Cynthia Buffington, Ph.D. http://www.beyondchange-obesity.com/obesityResearch/precautionsWithAlcohol.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.wlscenter.com/NLArchive/may_1_2006.htm * Alcoholism Following Weight Loss Surgery Not sure what you meant by brothers badges? We should all be treated equally under the law no one should get preferetial treatment if they have a familymember who is a lawyer, police officer etc. But maybe I misread it. The best thing of this challenging opportunity is no one was killed. Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean