DUI School in Tampa
About Florida’s Licensed DUI Programs
If you are convicted of DUI in Florida, there are several penalties you may face. You may be required to pay fines or even be imprisoned. Your insurance rates could skyrocket and your license might be suspended. However, one penalty that many people are unaware of is DUI school.
In Florida, DUI school is overseen by the Bureau of Motorist Compliance and DUI programs. This oversight primarily focuses on instructor certification, as well as training and any complaints that need investigation. Other areas include client appeals, site visits, and more.
What Is the Purpose of DUI School?
Most states have drug and alcohol education programs, and DUI offenders are required to complete them to satisfy driver’s license and judicial requirements. These programs aim to educate DUI offenders on the effects of drugs and alcohol, as well as provide psychosocial evaluation and treatment referral.
Non-profit organizations run the 26 licensed programs in Florida. In Hillsborough County, the licensed program is DUI Counterattack, Hillsborough, Inc. Incorporated in 1971, DUI Counterattack’s mission is to help reduce the number of repeat offenders.
DUI Counterattack offers two educational services required by the Florida DHSMV:
- Level I - This is reserved for first-time offenders and those who qualify for the Reducing Impaired Driving Recidivism (RIDR) program. Per the DHSMV, this consists of 12 hours of classroom instruction, typically covering didactic and interactive techniques.
- Level II - This is for multiple DUI offenders. Unlike Level I, it consists of 21 hours of classroom time in a group setting. It will often focus on the problems that plague habitual offenders.
Contact The Law Offices of Jeff Paulk After a DUI Arrest in Tampa
Were you recently arrested for DUI in the Tampa area? If you have any questions about alcohol or drug-related DUI charges in Hillsborough County, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our firm for help. At The Law Offices of Jeff Paulk, we have experience handling countless cases involving complex DUI charges. We know that DUI school—like all of the other potential penalties—can be highly inconvenient. For this reason, we urge you to not waste any time in seeking the involvement of a Tampa DUI defense lawyer at The Law Offices of Jeff Paulk. We know what is at stake and will do everything possible to provide our clients with the aggressive help that they deserve.
If you are facing DUI school or any penalties associated with a DUI charge in Tampa or Hillsborough County, you can turn to our firm for experienced insight. We've been fighting for drivers across Florida for over 20 years. We're ready to see how we can help you.
Call (813) 321-7323 or contact us online for experienced legal counsel and personalized support from our Tampa DUI defense firm. We're here to help.
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