How do we treat a 19-year-old with a first-offense DUI with a BAC of .12 and a first-offense DUI with a BAC of .06?
The first thing you must do is to confirm with the court if the client is convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Zero Tolerance (ZT). It is important to remember that a nineteen-year-old can be convicted of DUI, and that either of these charges could result in a conviction for DUI. The .12 BAC would result in a per se conviction and the .06 BAC could result in a conviction where impairment is proven. It is more likely, however, that this client would be convicted of ZT on this latter charge. If it is determined that the client has been convicted of DUI for one or both of these charges, then he must receive an assessment and complete the required education or treatment in a certified DUI program. If the client is convicted of ZT on one of the charges, then the DUI program should first refer the client to an Early Intervention Program (EIP) for enrollment. The EIP should then refer the client back to the DUI program for the required services. The DUI and EIP programs should co
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