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You really need to get the police reports from your case and then sit down with a lawyer to review it to give you a detailed explanation of the process and any defenses you have.  Then a discussion of mitigating things you can do (entry into the alcohol program is a good start).  Remember the drivers license issue (involving the Interlock) and what happens in Court are separate processes. With a BAC of .198 you are very close to required jail time even on a first offense. I am not clear from your statement about whether the .198 is the “PBT” result from the handheld breathalyzer on the roadside or the official result from the blood test or Intoxilyzer (plugged into the wall).   Do at least a consultation (1 hour review of your case) with a lawyer even if you don’t hire one to handle the whole case. It should cost an hour of the lawyers hourly rate.

It depends on how small the amount of coke was. The DUI has the potential of being reduced to a wet reckless charge depending on the test given to obtain your BAC. The coke, depending on the exact amount, may or may not be a serious problem. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.