Legal Question in DUI Law in California

I live in California, and I received a dui in one county (alameda) and finished the requirements by the court and DMV. I then received another DUI in another county (contra costa) and the court issued me to another 3 month program. I finished this as well. My license was suspended for two years. Next month, the two years are up. But, when I contacted DMV they said that you need to take an 18 month program. I just told the DMV that I did what the court ordered me to do, my two years are up and I do not have money to pay for an 18 month program. What should I do?


Asked on 6/18/11, 2:55 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Bruce Kapsack Kapsack and Bair - DUI Attorneys, Board Certified in DUI Defense

You need to do the 18 month program. The fact that the courts didn't catch a seperate conviction and make you do the 18 month school is not binding on the DMV.

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Answered on 6/18/11, 3:06 pm
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

Sorry, but the DMV will require the 18 month program. You didn't get any real favors with the court only imposing the 3 month program, since the DMV has the final say with your license, not the court.

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Answered on 6/18/11, 4:07 pm
BARRY BESSER LAW OFFICES OF BARRY I. BESSER

Bruce and Joe are correct.

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Answered on 6/19/11, 12:40 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You don't 'have' to take the 18 month program, but you won't get your license back until you do.

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Answered on 6/20/11, 11:34 am


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