If you are a DUI offender, California DUI laws allow for the court may order you to enroll in a state-approved DUI school or alcohol education program to address any underlying issues that may be causing your alcohol or substance abuse. However, anyone convicted of an alcohol-related driving offense or driving under the influence can voluntarily enroll in a DUI class. If you've committed a California DUI, you have many different options for drug education and DUI classes in Fresno, whether you are a first-time or multiple offender.
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Kings View Community Services
The Kings View DUI program is open to DUI offenders who are 18 years or older. Different course options for Fresno are available, including a DUI first offender program over three, six or nine months, a 12-month program and an 18-month program. A "wet reckless" program is also available for individuals convicted of a driving offense with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of less than 0.08.
The course location is 1410 F Street Suite 101, Fresno, CA. Kings View is a member of the California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment programs and licensed by the state.
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Fresno County Hispanic Commission
Fresno County Hispanic Commission's state-licensed Driving Abuse Treatment & Education, or DATE, program offers DUI classes suitable for first-time and multiple offenders, including a "wet reckless" program and three-, six-, nine- 12- and 18-month programs. Classes are held at 1803 Broadway Street, Fresno, CA.
A & J Social Services
A & J Social Services provide DUI classes at Fresno County's ACTION Center, located at Fresno County courthouse at 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA. The A & J DUI program is licensed by the state of California, and program duration ranges from six weeks to 18 months, depending on whether the participant is a first-time or multiple offender.
Local DMV DUI Classes
Sometimes the Department of Motor Vehicles provides DUI classes. Contact Fresno DMV at (800) 777-0133 to enquire about current court-approved DUI classes. Program information may also be posted on the Fresno DMV website.
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Cost of DUI Classes
You can expect to pay around $300 to $400 for enrollment in a wet reckless DUI program, about $600 for a three-month program, about $1,200 for a nine-month program and about $1,800 to $1,900 for an 18-month program.
If you can't afford to pay your DUI class tuition all at once, ask the course provider if you can pay a deposit when you start, and then pay the balance in installments. If you cannot afford to pay for the class tuition at all, you may qualify for a DUI program fee waiver.
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