Reader’s Question:

I was convicted for DUI here in Columbia, Maryland. Part of my punishment is to enroll in DUI alcohol education classes. How much would this cost me and what is the objective of these classes?

Aliya

Columbia, MD

Since you have been convicted for DUI in Columbia, Maryland, you would face DUI alcohol education. The judge will take into account certain factors such as your DUI record, your blood alcohol content when you were arrested and other specifics relevant to your case before he/she orders you to enroll in such classes. The classes that you will take must be approved by the court and will be paid by you. The cost ranges from under $100 to a few hundred dollars. The court should also receive documentation when you have finished your course work.

In Maryland, the court views successful completion of alcohol education as a reason to reinstate your driving privileges. Your insurance company can also lower your insurances rates upon successful completion of such course work. The objective of DUI alcohol education is to discuss the effects that alcohol and/or drugs can have on a person’s body. There may also be open and frank discussions centered on the consequences of drinking and driving and how it can affect other people’s lives.

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