Wow, that is bad for your sister. You are wonderful to step in where she most needs it. When I got 2 DUIs, 2 weeks apart, I got a lawyer right away and petitioned for my license back. If your sister's was already suspended it might be more difficult.

It's obviously a very serious offence. It sucks beyond belief. I had no idea how much trouble I was really in until it was spelled out for me. In my state the laws are some of the strictest around: no bargaining. I was engulfed in depression and anxiety. I didn't drink after that time though.

I got 10 days jail (scared s***less, only did 3 bc they screwed up my meds and I had a good lawyer), 250 hours community service, drug and alcohol testing, risk reduction class, 18 months probation, heavy fines and an interlock device on my car. Also, picture in local paper which I'm not sure they ever did. Someone saw my DUIs somewhere though and told a family member. I had hidden it bc certain of my family would have just LOVED to see me fall. That sucked but it actually made me stronger.

I also had to do mandatory substance abuse classes because my drinking was obviously a problem. BTW, we have a thing here called DUI Court which would negate the jail time but has its own BIG negatives.

I got all of my things done, got the interlock device off of my car and HAD MY LIFE BACK! I had been going to therapy as well. One month later I got in a fight with my teenage daughter, picked up drinking again and promptly got my 3rd DUI.

I had my liscense revoked (not suspended) 2 years and will have a restricted one for 3 after that IF I'm lucky. I won't go into the rest.

I have let alcohol devastate my life. I hate the damn stuff and I've hated that I couldn't beat it those times. I did know if I drank again I would die or kill someone so I haven't had a drop since. 2 1/2 years almost.

I could go on and on but please tell your sister she MUST stop. Take anabuse, campral, whatever it takes but stop.

I don't know any more about her but one huge sideline is that I was finally diagnosed w bipolar 2 after all of this. I feel it explains my drinking patterns. Long periods of sobriety w 2 week binges. Fun, fun. I never could explain why I would just pick up again after being sober so long.

Take each day one by one. Try to find solutions and get help from others. I've told people I can't drive bc of medication I'm on.

PM me if you have any more questions.

It DOES get better if she stops drinking.