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Being accused of misconduct while having a seizure.
Sun, 03/21/2004 - 09:30Topic: Family & Friends
I recently had a seizure while driving. I had not had one while awake for 3 years before this. I felt it coming and then woke up in the back of a police car. I am still fighting this. My lawyer asked me if I felt it why didn't I get out of the car? For me I feel it and within seconds I have the seizure. Does this happen to anyone else?? Because I can't prove that I had a seizure, My doctor did write a letter but was not admitted, I am going to be found guilty of driving intoxicated. The test came out zero. The officer questioned me while in the post ictal state and Supposedly I said yes. I don't recall any of the coversation. Does this sound fair? Would anyone else fight it? Take the easy way out? I am under so much stress due to this that I had seuizures for 7 days straight. It took another week before I could taste food or talk properly. I'm posting this here because I am sure at least one person can understand the frustration. Please respond if possible. I don't want to admit tro something I didn't do. I swear that there is a difference between being careless and having a seizure. Thank you
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RE: Being accused of misconduct while having a seizure.
Submitted by Bandcheryl on Mon, 2004-03-15 - 01:39
I don't think it's fair at all what you're going through. I have seizures also and understand the post ictal stage. You are so out of it, you'll say anything with out understanding. That's why my mom, after I have a seizure, will tell anyone to just not talk to me for another ten minutes or so. I understand your auras. Sometimes mine will be thirty seconds or so and others just a few seconds. They're always different. I would fight this to the end. They just don't understand. It's ok. I hope everything works out for you. Good luck.
RE: Being accused of misconduct while having a seizure.
Submitted by momof1 on Mon, 2004-03-15 - 08:45
I want to thank you all for responding. It is nice to know that someone else can understand. It is true that after a siezure someone could ask if I were a dog or superman and I would say yes. I spoke to someone at the newspaper and they may take this further. Friends who have no idea about seizures just want me to agree with whatever charges. Your replies give me the confidence to fight. Thank you.
RE: Being accused of misconduct while having a seizure.
Submitted by momof1 on Thu, 2004-03-11 - 10:35
Thank you so much for replying. I don't know anyone else who suffers from seizures. In my area there will be a forum to promote awareness. I plan to attend hopefully to meet others. I feel like a freak. Constantly having to prove myself. I had to fight Children's Aid 3 years ago. They said I was mentally ill and hurt myself on purpose. Multiple seizures in court got my child back. It just helps to know that I am not alone. People who don't understand say "take the easy way out" It's not right. Thank you again for your input. It strengthens my resolve to fight. Actually I told my Lawyer that I would go to the media. He told me I would not get sympathy, but public outrage at me!