Whats the penalty for not going to the DUI MADD class?
I went to the Mothers against drunk driving victim impact panel a year ago after my Wet and Wreckless (lesser DUI charge) and moved away from California for a year. I just moved back to CA and the court said I didnt go and there is a warrant for my arrest. What is the penalty going to be for this?...
I went to the Mothers against drunk driving victim impact panel a year ago after my Wet and Wreckless (lesser DUI charge) and moved away from California for a year. I just moved back to CA and the court said I didnt go and there is a warrant for my arrest. What is the penalty going to be for this? I dont have proof I went and its me against the court. Any one know?
I did the court classes and meetings it was just a panel meeting for Mothers againts drunk driving that they said I didnt do. They gave me a paper to send in and I sent it. I didnt hear anything from them for over a year. It wasnt until I contacted them that I found out.
I have been in a similar situation for a different reason. I skipped a probation hearing because of a work obligation. The result being a probation violation and either having to serve my suspended sentence or extend the term of my probation.
There must be a record of the class being taken somewhere… speak with the person that made the presentation.. look for a canceled check or find the record for payment. Without proof.. the odds may not be in your favor on this one. Offer to retake the class at your expense as a compromise? The probation department will probably take that as a positive sign that you intent to make amends for the indiscretion. Most have the ability to give the benefit of the doubt for those with no prior history of criminal activity. Repeat offenders typically get no sympathy from the courts.
So this would depend on your particular situation
probably a fine, time in jail, and a suspended license.
Did they give you any paperwork or booklets?? Did you keep them?? I would use those to prove it.
As for the penalty, I would think a fine and license suspension. In Wisconsin, if you don’t go to the DUI class, you don’t get your license back even after the suspension is up. You get your license back only after you attend the class.
I used to be a First Offender Drunk Drive Instructor in California. I would say that if you don’t return and do your class you will be facing possible jail time for contempt of court and you won’t get your drivers license back. I had clients tell me they had done a class, but couldn’t prove it. The judge would not accept their word without proof. So, I just advise you to take care of it as fast as you can. I hope I helped you make the right decision.
Best advice is to ask a local attorney who does DUI defense. Most will NOT charge for a first visit.
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"Failure to Comply" Big Fat Fine. Loss of license.