california dui classes

[greatwideopen]

california

Just got a dui in alameda county, ca. Haven't even been to court yet. Will be moving to southern california for work soon and worry and about where I'll have to take the dui classes.

Do I have to take the classes in the county where I currently live? Or can I enroll after my move to southern california and do them there?

Trying to decide if I should just sign up now and get them going and over with, even before I'm found guilty.
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Also, thoughts on getting a lawyer for a first dui in california? Anything they can really do or do I just suck it up?

 

[FlyingRon]

As long as you are moving within California, you should be able to find classes near where you live. The classes are a state regulated thing run by private enterprise.

 

[SIN EATER]

At court, the clerk will give you a list of approved agencies who provide DUI classes.

I advise staying in the same county as the sentencing court.

Always ask the Court's permission to take classes outside the county.

Some Judges are very territorial about their orders and their right to make the decision to allow out-of-county classes or community service (it's harder for them to verify attendance). [Most Judges would allow you to take classes out-of-county, but they are incredibly egotistical people and want to be accorded all due respect and kow-tow, by your asking their blessing and approval [and it's in the order to protect you from non-credit].)

First-time duis are usually standard, with or without an atty.
However, you should consult an atty to see if there is any defense to the charge (no driving observed, rising BAC, no probable cause for the stop, machine not calibrated, etc).