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First time offender. Never had any past. I was driving around 30 in 40mph road. Police suspected and asked to do roadside test. Tested positive , so they took me to station to do breath test and reading came to 57. Now given court hearing . I should plead guilty? (I have couple of pints) what’s the best I can get? Or how can I get out?

I was driving and stopped.

If you plead guilty you can look forward to a fine of a week’s net income, a surcharge of 40% of that fine and costs of around £95. You will be disqualified for a minimum of 12 months. Your reading (57μg) was near to the top of the band of seriousness (which covers from 36 μg to 59 μg) so you may get a slightly longer ban, up to 16 months.

You will almost certainly be offered a “drink driver’s rehabilitation course”. If you accept the offer, pay for and complete the course, your ban will be reduced by 25%.

As above, bar a major procedural ****-up, there is little wriggle room.

As for the USA, it seems things change there on a daily basis. Best wait and see what happens by the time you want to go.

Will it impact travel to USA. I have plans to go in 2026 or 2027.

here is the current official line from the US government:
https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1409?language=en_US

Entering the United States with DUI offenses

A single Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction is not grounds to deny entry into the United States. However, a criminal offense may be a factor in whether your application is approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Multiple DUI convictions or a DUI conviction in combination with other misdemeanor offenses can make a person inadmissible and require a waiver prior to entering the United States.

For a guilty plea, neither.

Absent any other aggravating circumstances you haven't mentioned, at that level you are unlikely to be looking at a custodial sentence so I would save your money for taxis.   

Any other way that driving ban could be reduced?
No aggregation, I was alone in car, no reckless driving, charge sheet mentions that my reading was 57mg. There is nothing else mentioned.

Thank you.
How to do present my financial situation for fine?
Also, can I tell court that I can do volunteering service to court during weekends not impacting my day job?
Should I prepare a written note on my plea? And read / present to judge?