Ask California DUI Attorney: What Happens if I Do Not Complete DUI School as Required by Law?

Ask California DUI Attorney: What Happens if I Do Not Complete DUI School as Required by Law?DUI school is one of the typical penalties for being found guilty of or pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated (DUI) in California. The amount of time you must spend in DUI school will depend much on the specifics of your case, including whether it is your first offense or a more serious violation, but it is almost always required in California DUI cases.

Attending DUI school might be difficult. It could feel pointless, like stuff you already know, or just plain foolish. But if you skip DUI school, you can be in for some nasty surprises. Keep reading to learn what those surprises could be. Then contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 if you are facing a charge and require a free legal consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.

You could be in violation of your probation

First of all, you need to be aware that breaking your probation terms, including skipping your alcohol education sessions, constitutes a probation breach if you were given probation rather than jail time. You may be arrested for violating your probation, which is a different violation. You may be sentenced to jail to complete the term for the initial DUI in addition to being fined for violating your probation. Contact your DUI defense attorney as soon as you can to discuss your options if you haven’t finished the DUI school required.

You cannot get a driver’s license until you complete your classes

Additionally, you won’t have a legal California driver’s license for as long as you haven’t finished your classes, possibly forever. Despite the fact that a DUI will be permanently removed from your driving record after ten years, you will still be unable to obtain a license if you have not finished the DUI school requirements.

In fact, the California Department of Motor Vehicles may insist that you attend a lengthier sequence of classes and submit an SR-22, a document that high-risk drivers are required to submit and that will ultimately make you pay extra for auto insurance. Additionally, you might be asked to put an ignition interlock device on your automobile, which would include giving a clean, alcohol-free breath sample each time you start it and continuing to do so at arbitrary intervals while you drive.

You cannot have the DUI expunged if you do not complete DUI school

A DUI is also a criminal charge, thus it cannot be removed from your record unless you successfully complete the conditions of your probation. An expungement is only possible if you complete the DUI school requirement.

The easiest solution is to go to your DUI school as required

Going to each and every one of your alcohol education seminars is crucial, despite the temptation to skip them after being found guilty of or pleading guilty to a DUI. After a DUI, completing these courses is essential to moving on, getting your license back, ending your probation, and possibly expunging your criminal record.

You will need the assistance of a knowledgeable DUI defense attorney if you have been accused of drunk driving. Chambers Law Firm vigorously argues for clients accused of DUI. Set up a free initial appointment with us by calling 714-760-4088 or emailing dchambers@clfca.com right now to find out how we can assist you.

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