The MAXIMUM PENALTY for a DUI in the State of Washington includes:
365 days in jail;
a $5,000 fine plus applicable costs, fees and assessments; and
5 years of probation... but that is not all.
IF YOU PLEAD GUILTY THE COURT WILL ALWAYS IMPOSE AT LEAST THE MINIMUM PENALTIES SET FORTH BELOW!
The MINIMUM PENALTY for a DUI in the State of Washington includes:
go to jail;
pay fines, applicable costs, fees and assessments;
have your driver’s license suspended;
be put on probation;
be required to have an alcohol evaluation;
be required to participate in an alcohol education or alcohol treatment program;
be required to attend a DUI victims panel;
be required to have an ignition interlock system installed in any car that you drive (although there MAY be an exception for driving your employer’s vehicle on company business during working hours);
and, once you are eligible to have your license reinstated, you will be required to have SR-22 Insurance for three years.
The MINIMUM PENALTY depends on your prior history.
The MINIMUM PENALTY depends on whether or not you took the BAC test.
The MINIMUM PENALTY depends on what the results were if you took the test.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
The Avalon Center have intensive outpatient groups or individual that meets the state of Washington guidelines. Mental Health evaluation and treatment is available and can be recommended as needed.
This will include the following:
Phase I
Intensive means meeting three times a week for two to three hours. Here at Avalon we are flexible and try to help you access the groups/individual around your work. If you are court ordered then Avalon does report to the court monthly about attendance, financial compliance, sober support group meetings and urine for Alcohol/drugs of abuse are required. The groups are small with individualized attention from the Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDP). Individual sessions are utilized for treatment planning and addressing issues that are not pertinent in group.
Phase II
Meets once a week for two hours. These groups are gender specifc.
Phase III
Meets once a month for a specified period of time..
Abuse Programs
This is a program developed for those persons who would benefit from a program that is shorter. This could include any of the components/phases of the Intensive Outpatient Program as appropriate. The Assessment and treatment plan would indicate what would be appropriate. The CDP (Chemical Dependency Professional) would coordinate all with the individual as well as: the court or SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) or EAP (employee assistance program) if involved.
Aftercare for Those Leaving Inpatient Treatment
Recovery is a lifelong journey. Avalon is here to help you with the transition to home and work from the inpatient treatment program. Often this is where the person needs support in dealing with life’s issues of work and home: Relationship’s with family members, coworkers and maintaining a consistent schedule so necessary to recovery.
Gender Specific Groups
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has evidence that shows men and women require different prevention and treatment approaches. Avalon Center incorporates these findings in their treatment by providing specific treatment for men and women. The treatment is tailored to the individual and specifically according to sex of the individual. Generally, men have been encouraged to seek treatment and women have not. Women have little support to seek treatment. Women often have barriers that include being: single mothers, low paying jobs, no health care or little access to health care, with the threat of losing their children if they are seeking treatment. Women exhibit more low self esteem and depression with shame, guilt and anxiety involved.
ADIS
Alcohol Drug Information School (ADIS) is an eight hour education class where you learn the basics of addiction, alcohol abuse, and DUI laws. Avalon holds this class twice a month as a group class and it may be given individually. Both are by appointment only. Call 206-935-6228 to schedule.
DUI Victims Panel
Victims of drunk drivers tell their story of how they and/or their family have been impacted by such a driver. This is a court requirement for DUI.
Women’s Support Group
Women come together to provide support to one another. This is a weekly meeting,
Facilitated by a women’s counselor. Call for information. 206-935-6228. |
