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Alcohol Treatments and DUI School after a Conviction

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it is very important to realize the gravity of the situation, and understand the fact that if you are convicted of a crime you will have to pay the consequences. Whether this means probation, a suspended license or time in prison because of a terrible accident that you caused while driving drunk. Most times, those who are convicted for a DUI will have to put forward some of their time into taking driving school classes and alcohol treatment programs in order to hopefully prevent a DUI from happening again. What then is the point of these ramifications after being convicted for drunk driving? Laws state that the judge reserves the right to require those who have been found guilty of drunk driving to participate in these programs in order to train them about the consequences of their actions and to prevent those who may be addicted from growing dependent on the consumption of alcohol.

In some situations the judge may decide that these are the consequences instead of other forms of sentencing in order to simply teach the offenders a lesson. DUI School is a way to replace the harsher sentencing which could possible include things like having your license suspended, court fines or even time behind bars. The agreement, for example, may be that as long as you complete the mandatory hours of DUI school or alcohol programs that you can have your license restored immediately upon completion.

Not only the judge has the power to order a person convicted of a DUI to take alcohol education classes, but so also does the Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV may choose to require the convicted person to take DUI School based upon the results they have been given regarding the persons alcohol assessment test. It is up to the judge to decide whether or not you are eligible for a treatment program or for alcohol education, depending on the details of your case. They will take into consideration a number of factors including whether or not you have other DUI offenses on your record.

A judge will also look at the blood alcohol content level you were at during the time of your arrest and whether or not your actions harmed or took the life of another person. Lastly, they will consider how many times you have been through the DUI school program in the past for your offenses. There are situations in which the judge will deem that you are not eligible for education and treatment programs as a replacement punishment because they see that it was ineffective previously and they will require a harsher sentencing. However, you may still be required to complete another round of this training depending on the state in which you live if you hope to have your license reinstated.

If you are given the option of taking these forms of classes an treatment sessions, then the next question that may arise is their duration. A number of factors will be taken into account for everything involving a criminal conviction, and the same goes with these types of classes. The court again, will take into consideration how many prior offenses you have had, whether or not people were injured, if you have gone to through these programs before, etc. If you are a first time DUI offender, you may receive something as short as 12 weeks of sessions three times each week, whereas multiple offenders may receive up to a 30 month program requirement. To learn more about consequences of a DUI conviction, please contact The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson today for an experienced Collin County DWI lawyer who will fight relentlessly on your side!

Categories: DWI
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