I was involved in an accident with little damage. I am 18 yrs old and blew .176. I was given a ticket for reckless driving and fined $166. I was also issued a citation for underage drinking with no court required but with 6 months licenses suspension. I was informed that I am to take a 12 hour level 1 DUI class, and a one hour evaluation. Then I was told that I needed more evaluation and six counseling secessions costing $70 for the second evaluation and $600 for the six counseling sessions. Am I getting the run around or am I really required to complete all this, even tho I was not charged with a DUI? I was not arrested. I was given the two citations and a paper stating that I could drive for 10 days after the incident' at which time my drivers licenses were suspended. If I refuse the counseling can the State of Florida or the DMV refuse to reinstate my drivers licenses?
1 Answer from Attorneys
This is typical for an under 21 alcohol related traffic event. You are not getting the run around since this is typical. I'm not quite sure how you could not have been charged with DUI with a .176 so consider yourself lucky that you don't have a DUI on your record in addition to these requirements. And yes, the DMV can and does take the license of people who do not comply with conditions.
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