[vc_row][vc_column][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#123866″ font_size=”28″]Driving Under The Influence (DUI)[/gt3_custom_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Riverside Recovery Resources, RRR, has operated an approved Riverside County DUI education program since the early 1990’s. Also known as the ALPHA program, these services are structured for first time offenders as well as for those that have experienced multiple offenses.
In California, there are seven types of DUI offenses:
- First Offender DUI: Penalties can include up to six months of jail time, up to $1,000 in fines, suspension of a driver’s license, and a possible interlock ignition device required for any vehicle the driver uses.
- “Wet Reckless” Driving: Wet Reckless is a slang term referring to a DUI charge which has been reduced to a reckless driving Penalties can include up to six months of jail time, up to $1,000 in fines, suspension of a driver’s license, and a possible interlock ignition device required for any vehicle the driver uses.
- Second DUI: If your second DUI is within 10 years of your first one, you will be charged with the misdemeanor offense of a Section DUI. Penalties can include mandatory jail time from 10 days to one year, a suspended driver’s license for two years, educational classes, fines up to $2,000, and a possible interlock ignition device required for any vehicle the driver use.
- Third DUI: Being arrested for a third DUI within 10 years of the first is still a misdemeanor offense but includes mandatory jail time from 120 days to one year, fines up to $3,000, revocation of a driver’s license for three years, educational classes, and a possible interlock ignition device required for any vehicle the driver uses.
- Fourth DUI: If you are arrested for a fourth DUI within 10 years of the first, it is treated in the state of California as a felony DUI.
- Felony DUI: A felony DUI happens in one of three cases: a fourth DUI; a DUI after a prior felony DUI conviction; or if the DUI caused injury or death. This felony offense carries with it a minimum of 180 days of jail time, $3,000 or more in fines, driver’s license revocation for four years and educational courses. This felony conviction will remain on a person’s permanent record. Additionally, if a DUI causes an injury, then it can result in 10 years in prison, up to $5,000 in fines, and compensation paid to the injured parties.
- Commercial DUI: If a person holds a commercial driver’s license and is arrested for a DUI, different standards apply. The blood alcohol concentration is lowered to 0.04 for an arrest, and while the penalties are the same as for a first DUI, it can include loss of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) for a minimum of one year. Any subsequent DUIs can permanently revoke the commercial driver’s license.
- Under Age 21 DUI: This type of DUI is different than other DUI charges because a driver is technically not old enough to even possess alcohol. There is a zero-tolerance policy in the State of California regarding underage drinking and driving. These charges can be coupled with other charges such as a minor in possession or using false identification to obtain alcohol. Penalties can include a one-year suspension of a driver’s license, and possible probation, fines, and even jail time.
If you have recently been arrested for Driving Under the Influence, whether it be for alcohol, marijuana or other substances, we can get your services started today.
Upon meeting all DUI program requirements, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a copy of the DL 101 which we submit on your behalf, to the Court and Department of Motor Vehicles.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]
Approved DUI Education Program
Our DMV-Approved DUI Education Classes are a California State Licensed Driving-Under-The-Influence Program for those who are convicted of a DUI in a California court, which requires completion of a state-approved DUI program to restore their driving privileges.
Any conviction of a DUI in a California court will require completion of a State approved DUI program to restore complete driving privileges. The court may or may not still be involved, however DMV remains involved until all DUI program requirements have been met and the program sends a DL 101 proof of completion certificate to the DMV.
Riverside Recovery Resource’s DUI Education Program offers 12-hour Wet Reckless, three-, six-, and nine-month programs for first offenders, and an eighteen-month multiple offender program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]
DUI Referral Source
There are three forms of referrals that may allow us to enroll you in our program.
- Riverside County Impaired Driver Program (IDP) Referral
- This is needed by any person who has an active or pending DUI case in the Riverside County Court System. You must call IDP at 951-955-7350 to schedule an orientation.
- Direct Court Referral
- This is for someone who received a DUI in another county, but wants to complete their DUI Program in Riverside County. That County Court must approve your request to complete a Riverside County DUI Program.
- DMV Referral
- If the Courts are no longer involved with your DUI case, but you still have DMV requirements to complete a DUI Program, you just need your public driving record to enroll in the program.
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