Speeding, Reckless Driving And DUI Charged In NJ ???

Q: I went to a bar last night and on my way back home (4 miles from there, it was 2:00 am), on the road one, I was caught by the police because I was speeding. I was doing 94 in a 50 zone (written on the ticket) so they stopped me. They made me do the alcohol tests and we went to the police station were I took the test and my BAC was 0.08. I slept in the jail there and was free at nine this morning. I have 3 tickets : speeding 94, reckless for speeding 94 in 50 zone, and DUI. I am French, here in New Jersey since 2 month (I am doing a 6 month internship here, Im undergraduate, 22). This is my first meet with the police here, and I m completely afraid of what will happen now (although sleeping in jail and wear shackles was already really frightening). I have a french licence and an international one. My car was a rental and I can't have it back (the car rental say I couldnt have it back because of DUI but that's not a problem, I have decided to stop driving for a few month to save money to pay what I will have to pay). What can I do. I have a first meeting with the court wednesday. Do you think I should plead guilty ? The police said perhaps I could have a free attorney if I can't afford it but do you know what is the level of money which is considered to be not enought ? (I am paid 1400 $ a month with the rental car or 1800 without, so actually it was 1400

A: -Well, since you know you're already an idiot, I won't double up on that. You will likely have to fork over quite a bit of money to say the least, be suspending of any driving rights you have in the U.S., and attend

court-mandated classes. Of course, you might be able to get out of some of it if you maybe agree to return to France early. That said, you could wind up dealing with driving privilege issues even when you return to France. But this is all speculation from someone who has no legal experience. Your best bet is to get a lawyer and get in contact with someone from the French embassy in DC or a consulate that may be in New York City. -Someone else suggested to call your embassy and that is a very good idea. They probably have experience with their people in trouble and could give the best advice. They may also help you find a lawyer. You definitely need a lawyer.