DUI 101: Learning from your Mistakes in DUI Class
As an adult, you probably didn't envision yourself back in the classroom, unless it's to attend a parent-teacher conference for your kids; however, if you have been charged with a DUI, you could be there a lot sooner and more often than you think.
One of the possible DUI penalties you might be sentenced to in DUI court is an alcohol class. DUI state laws are different in each state but some states require that you complete a DUI class after a DUI conviction.
For example, after your first DUI in Kansas, you are required to complete an alcohol/drug safety education class. After your DUI second offense and subsequent offenses, you have to complete an alcohol/drug abuse treatment program. Other states are similar to Kansas, requiring you take a DUI class after your 1st DUI arrest. With repeat offenses, you are required to complete a treatment program.
DUI Class
A DUI class is a defensive driving class that is comparable to a class you might take after a traffic violation. During DUI class, you will examine your drinking and drug-use behavior patterns and develop a plan to reduce a potential repeat offense.
DUI classes range in length, depending on how many offenses you have had. For example, in California, a DUI class for a 1st time California DUI offender could be three months, while DUI classes for repeat offenders could last up to 18 months. DUI court requires that you attend and pass the alcohol class at a court-approved agency.
On top of the fines and expenses for an ignition interlock device, you are usually expected to pay for the DUI class, which can be expensive because of the extent of material covered and length of the class.
DUI Lawyers
If you have been charged with a DUI, consult a DUI lawyer to find out if you have to take a DUI class if you are convicted. Total DUI can help you connect with an attorney in your area who can evaluate your case by filing out our free DUI case evaluation form.
