What if another state does not accept my DUI classes even if approved by a judge? 11 Answers as of March 12, 2012
I got a DUI in California several years ago before moving to Hawaii. A judge allowed me to take the required AA classes to get my driver's license back. I completed the classes in Hawaii and ended up moving back to California and tried to get my license here, but now they will not accept the classes. Is this normal? Is there anyway around it? I paid the fees, paid for the classes and completed it all. Now I still do not have a drivers license and need a way to get to work.Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Nelson & Lawless | Terry Nelson
The court where your ticket case is, determines what they will accept. If you have evidence and court documents showing that the judge approved the HI classes, then you can ask to appear and bring it to his attention in court. If you have no such evidence, then you could still petition the judge now. The clerk's office is not the final word.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 3/12/2012
Attorney at Law | Ernest Krause
Who is the "they" who won't accept the classes? The DMV? If so, ask them to supply the law that requires them or permits them not to accept the Hawaii classes? Google the topic using creative search topics. The court judge probably can't do anything but you can call the clerk there anyway. You'll probably have to do the California classes.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/22/2012
Law Offices of Paula Drake | Paula Drake
You are required to complete the California program for the DMV; contact them to find out if you are eligible for a restricted license upon enrollment in the program. Every case is different. Hire an attorney if you need assistance with this.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/22/2012
Dennis Roberts, a P.C. | Dennis Roberts
Go back to the Judge and explain the problem. DMV has no right to do this.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/21/2012
Robert Mortland | Law Office of Robert Mortland
California may decide not to accept your classes from another state. I have seen this happen several times. This could satisfy the court but the DMV is a different story. You will have to do what the DMV wants or you may not get your license back. However, you are entitled to a hearing in front of a DMV hearing officer to challenge their decision.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/21/2012
Law Office of Jeff Yeh | Jeff Yeh
Nothing you can do. California DMV will not recognize an out-of-state program, regardless of what the Judge approves. In other words, your CA status will be in perpetual suspension, which will affect your ability to get a license anywhere else. You MUST complete a CA program to get your license back.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/21/2012
The Law Office of Stephanie M. Arrache | Stephanie Arrache
The classes for your license are a requirement of the DMV, and not the court. They are separate from the AA classes. You need to speak to the DMV about signing up for the classes and obtaining a restricted license for work purposes in the meantime. Normally they will award a restricted license if you are at least signed up for the classes.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/21/2012
Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg | Eric Sterkenburg
You need to go back to the court that handled your DUI in California. You can show the proof of completion and the credentials of the class you took. If you can convince the court that the classes you took are equal to the classes in California you will be ok. If you cannot then you will have to take the classes again in California.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/21/2012
Law Offices of Phil Hache | Phil Hache
This is the Normal. If your DUI conviction as in California, even if the Court allows you to complete classes in a different state, California will require you to complete a CA DUI class in order to get your CA license back. There is a potential way around this by filing what's called a 1650 form with the DMV. You may want to speak with an attorney in your area in more detail about this to perhaps get some assistance seeing if this is a viable option for you and to file necessary paperwork.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/21/2012
Law Office of Andrew Roberts | Andrew Stephen Roberts
You need to get an SR 22 from an insurance company and complete/enroll in an AB 541 alcohol school to get your CA license. Speak with DMV.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/21/2012
The Law Firm of Aaron Bortel Esq. | Aaron Bortel
Since you are now back in CA you will need to do the CA class. There were steps you could have taken with CA DMV when you lived out of state, but those will not work if you are back in CA. You can get a free consultation with a DUI lawyer to go over all your details.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/21/2012
