Talked with the atty today. He said that there are a few ways he could spin the case, but there is no concrete way out, no major ****ups by the police that could get me off the hook.

He said I have to go through with the fingerprinting and pre-hearing drug and alcohol assessment the county mandates. When I asked him how I should handle it if I go it alone, his response was, "That's like asking a surgeon to explain to you how to operate on yourself. Some things you just shouldn't do alone."

I'm no dummy. I know that was code for " That's a great question, but I'm not about to give you that kind of advice before you agree to pay me."
My response was, "I know. That's why I called you."

He said he would be emailing me a "fee agreement" and we could go from there. This guy's been so very helpful so far and if not anything else, has helped put my mind at ease, so I'm gonna stick with him. Gotta have an atty for the hearing anyway, and I make too much money to qualify for a public defender.

Made the appt for the drug and alcohol assessments and have to go get fingerprinted the week of Jan. 1-7.

Let the games begin! I love America, but our legal system is a joke