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First Time DUI Offense Program In Delaware
If someone is arrested for DUI in Delaware and it is their first time being charged with Driving Under the Influence they may qualify for Delaware’s First Offender program. Unfortunately just one drink too many at dinner or happy hour can place you over the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) threshold of .08 in the State of Delaware. While drinking and driving is a very serious matter, Delaware law acknowledges that you may have made a “one-time” mistake and offers a First Offender Program. For those who qualify, Delaware’s First Offender Program is designed to ease the many burdens of getting pulled over for DUI in Delaware.
Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer Brian J. Chapman proudly serves those charged with Driving Under the Influence all over Delaware. Regardless of whether it is your first offense, subsequent offense of you were driving under the influence of drugs Mr. Chapman will do his best to obtain you a very favorable outcome and protect your rights. Please call Mr. Chapman at 302 656 2528. You may also email Mr. Chapman by clicking here.
Eligibility Requirements For Delaware’s First Time Offender Program
Below are the eligibility criteria for Delaware’s First Offender Program:
1. You have never been convicted of a DUI
2. You have not received more then 3 traffic or moving violations within 24 months of the DUI
3. If your DUI involved an automobile accident no one was hurt, injured or killed
4. Your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) was below .15%
5. Your drivers license was valid and not suspended or revoked at time of DUI
6. You did not have anyone under age 17 in your car at time of DUI
Delaware First Time DUI Offender Program Advantages
There are numerous benefits to applying for enrollment in the First Offender Program in Delaware. If you are accepted, and successfully complete the program you will not have a DUI conviction on your record. You will also not face jail time. If necessary you may be placed on probation by the courts however. Provided you did not refuse the breathalyzer of field sobriety tests you can apply for a work permit 90 days after your drivers license suspension started, with completion of the DERP Evaluation and Course. This is true even though your license being restricted for a period of 180 days. Once you successfully complete your DUI class you may apply for full reinstatement of your driving privileges after 6 months. A skilled Wilmington Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer can answer any questions you may have regarding Delaware’s First Time DUI Offender program.
Contact A Wilmington, Delaware DUI Lawyer
If you have been charged with a DUI in Delaware and it is your first offense please call Delaware DUI Lawyer Brian J. Chapman at 302 656 2528. Mr. Chapman can also be reached via email by clicking here. With several years experience representing those accused of DUI in Delaware Mr. Chapman understands that good people sometimes make mistakes. With this in mind he will help you decide if Delaware’s First Time DUI Offender program is right for you. Call Mr. Chapman today regarding protecting your rights and your driving privileges.
The Law Office of Brian J. Chapman represents those accused of DUI, Traffic Violations and Criminal cases throughout all of Delaware including: Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Bear, Glasgow, Stanton, Newport, Christiana, Middletown. Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Seaford, Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Milton, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach & Fenwick Island. Mr. Chapman also handles DUI & Traffic Violation cases occurring on Delaware roads, highways and interstates including I-95, I-495, I-295, Route 13, Route 113, Route 24, Route 30, Route 16, Route 1, Route 2, Route 4, Route 9 and Route 273.
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