Long story short, first breathalyzer I blew a .05. I started to slur my words a bit (I was a light weight) and they gave be another breathalyzer and I blew over.
why did you blow the first time and what what did you blow the second time? (do not put this in the 'out of context' thread. please)
You can't refuse to give a breathalyzer, otherwise its an admission of guilt and a loss of your license for a year. That wasn't something I was going to go through, and I didn't feel any effect of the alcohol. .05X the first time, and a .1X the second time around. At the time I was operating the vehicle, I was not under the influence, but I guess that's not an arguable statement in court, as I eventually blew over without consuming anymore alcohol in the meantime. I don't know if that was truly the case, or if that is something my lawyer told me, so he didn't have to waste more time on my case. 21 year old kid, with a 2nd offense. Not a good look on my part as it was.
This is partially the reason why I don't drink much, and am much more responsible. Kind of why I volunteered to be a DD last Saturday when we left Lincoln. I have had to prove to some employers, that I am not that type of person. One more year, and it can't be held against me anymore (employers look back 7 years for driving jobs, or just in general). 5 more years (DUI stays on your record for 12 years) for it to "fall" off my record.