last night i was out a party, had a few drinks, then later on after the party ended around 12:30 ish, i went for a cruise with my mate down to the local macca's to meet up with a few mates.around 2am, we decided to head home, and since i was on my Learner's Permit and needing the lessons, (over here in Oz you need to complete 50 hours worth of driving), i took the wheel.
i'd had 3 375ml cans of white label Beam & Cola in between 8pm and 10:30pm, and was still sober. it had been almost 4 hours since i had the drinks, so i thought i'd be under the limit.
I was later pulled over by Highway Patrol, because i stressed out and stalled the engine when i drove past at the intersection. I was later submitted to 2 breathalisers, which they didnt give me a reading for.
i was placed under arrest, taken to the station, and took a third test, which gave a reading of .04
i thought everything was cool coz the national limit is .05, but turns out learners have a BAC limit of .02 so i was well over.
had my photo taken, prints done, signed documents, and then later released me.
i've gotta appear in juvenile court on the 30th, and i was wondering if there is any legal advice i can get regarding this matter.
