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California DUI Court Sentencing and DMV Action Guidelines

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What are the Sentences for a First Offense DUI in California? VC 23152 Court Sentencing/DMV Action Guidelines for the State of California Effective July 1, 2010   First Offense VC 23578 BAC > .15 shall consider for possible enhanced penalties, granting probation, enhanced probation conditions (Excessive Blood Alcohol or Refusal to Take Chemical Test: Enhanced Penalties VC 23578. In addition to any other provision of this code, if a person is convicted of a violation of VC Section 23152 or 23153, the court shall consider a concentration of alcohol in the person's blood of 0.15 percent or more, by weight, or the refusal of the person to take a chemical test, as a special factor that may justify enhancing the penalties in sentencing, in determining whether to grant probation, and, if probation is granted, in determining additional or enhanced terms and conditions of probation.) Probation Granted /Mandatory Sentence Court Sentencing includes: Fines: $390 - $1000 O...

How to Avoid the #1 Mistake Made by Out-of-State DUI Offenders in Riverside County, California

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DUI in Riverside County but live in another state? Tom Wilson, MA, LCPC Did you get a DUI in Riverside County, California but live out of state?  Chances are you had an Attorney represent you in court where you entered a plea and went to final sentencing.  You were told to pay a fine and complete an Online 3 month AB541 DUI Class to meet California’s court requirements. However, there is one simple mistake made by out-of-state residents that has led to Riverside County issuing a warrant for non-compliance. This mistake can dramatically increase the time it takes to resolve your case. At sentencing, all persons sentenced for a DUI in Riverside County are given a notice to report to the Riverside County Drinking Driver Programs located in Indio and Riverside, California. Failing to report to the program can result in a warrant for non-compliance, even if they sign up for classes ahead of time. The Drinking Driver Program provides offenders with a Proof of Enrollmen...

Court Delays Caused by California Budget Cuts in DUI Hearings and Trials

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Recent budget cuts in the California court system have resulted in closed courts, fewer staff and many delays in civil cases, but also in criminal cases such as DUI and drug arrest trials and hearings. An LA Times article states that the California courts have lost about 65% of their state support in the last 5 years and affects from those cuts are continuing to increase. These cuts are causing delays in hearings and trials, causing records to go unprocessed for many months, and reducing the number of services at public windows. What does this mean for those arrested for a DUI? One of the most damaging results of a DUI is the temporary loss of your driver’s license.   Normally, the California DMV will automatically suspend your driver’s license unless you request a DMV hearing within ten days of your arrest.   This delays suspension until the outcome of the hearing is determined.   If you win your hearing, no suspension occurs.   But, how will this aff...

DUI in Riverside, California

Did you get a DUI arrest in Riverside, California but live in another state and need to complete an Alcohol Program for court? Complete Approved DUI, Alcohol Awareness, Minor in Possession Programs Online for court with Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. Tom Wilson Counseling Center Online Classes California approved for out of state residents 100% online and available 24/7 Secure registration and payment Convenient and Confidential 12 Hour Wet Reckless SB 1176 Alcohol Program 32 Hour First Offender AB 541 Alcohol Program 45 Hour First Offender AB 762 Alcohol Program 60 Hour First Offender AB 1353 Alcohol Program 78 Hour Second Offender SB 38 Alcohol Program Visit www.tomwilsoncounseling.com.  Contact us at support@twccsolutions.com with questions.

California 1650 Waiver Packet for License Reinstatement

1650 Waiver Packet You are eligible for the 1650 waiver packet after your suspension is up. Usually you request a packet about one month before your suspension has expired. After you receive a 1650 waiver packet, you are not required to complete classes for the DMV.  You get one in a lifetime. This will terminate the action against the driver's license. This waives privileges to have a license or drive in California for three years. If you want a license within 3 years you have to complete classes in California. DMV Mandatory Actions Unit Phone: 916-657-6525 PO Box 942890 Sacramento, CA 94290 26 Hour Online Deferred Entry of Judgment Drug Diversion Class: $450.00 DUI in California and live OUT of STATE? 12 Hour Online DUI Wet-Reckless SB 1176 Program: $225.00 32 Hour/3 Month First Offender or AB 541 Program: $600.00 45 Hour/6 Month First Offender or AB 762 Program: $845.00 60 Hour/9 Month First Offender - AB 1353 Program: $1125.00 78 Hour/18 Month Second Of...

DUI in California but live out of state? Online DUI, MIP, Alcohol Drug Awareness Programs for Court

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Online DUI, Alcohol Drug Awareness, Minor in Possession and Deferred Entry of Judgment Classes Did you get a DUI arrest in California but live in another state?    Complete DUI, Alcohol Awareness, Minor in Possession, Deferred Entry of Judgement Programs Online for court with Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. State approved for out of state residents who received a DUI, Alcohol, Drug, or Minor in Possession charge in California requiring a Wet Reckless, First Offender or Second Offender SB1176, AB541, AB762, AB1353 or SB38 Alcohol Program. Includes FREE 60 minute Victim Impact Panel for Court Requirements. We also offer a PC1000 Deferred Entry of Judgment Drug Diversion Class for first time drug offenders in the State of California. Tom Wilson Counseling Center has been providing APPROVED classes online for DUI, Alcohol, Drug, Anger, Theft, and more since 2004. Instructor credentials can be viewed here: www.tomwilsoncounseling.com. . California ...

What Is required in a California 9 month First Offender DUI Program?

Court Requirements for California AB1353 60 hour DUI Program California requires DUI First Offenders to complete the AB1353, 9 month,  60 hour  DUI Class for certain cases where the Blood Alcohol is elevated. A typical program requires the following: 46 hours of Group Counseling. 12 hours of Alcohol/Drug Education. 18 Self help (AA) meetings. 30 minutes of one on one counseling. Online DUI programs for out of state residents can meet these requirements by completing the Online AB1353, 9 month 60 hour  program to meet court requirements. This program is offered exclusively by Tom Wilson Counseling Center , an approved provider of DUI Classes Online for persons who received a DUI in California but reside out of state. Information about this program is available at California Online DUI Classes for Out of State Residents or by calling toll free 1-877-368-9909. You can also email your questions to   support@tomwilsonc...