It’s now 1:30 a.m. and you’re 10 minutes from home but traffic on the major street you’re traveling on is coming to a stop.

That’s when you notice the lights, the police officers, the makeshift holding stations, the tow trucks – you’ve been caught in a state-sponsored DUI checkpoint.

“Some people come through and they’re in a hurry and they’re frustrated,” Ontario police Officer Craig Ansman said.

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Being charged for a DUI in Arizona may be a very upsetting experience.

If this is the first time when faced with a DUI, probably you don?t know what your rights are.

It is important to know the basics of DUI Phoenix Arizona laws and penalties to be sure that you stay on the right side of the law. It is illegal for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle in this state under any of the following circumstances:

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Drivers pulled over this coming Memorial Day weekend for suspected driving while intoxicated may want to rethink refusing the breathalyzer test if they’re asked to perform it.

From 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, until 5 p.m. Monday, May 25, local law enforcement officers will be able to submit probable cause affidavits to Nacogdoches County Court-at Law-Judge Jack Sinz to obtain a search warrant to test a driver’s blood for signs of intoxication.

County Attorney John Fleming, who approached Sinz and local law enforcement agencies about a no-refusal weekend, said often times when someone refuses to take a breathalyzer test, it makes it more difficult for the prosecutor to make his or her case due to a lack of evidence. But, with the no-refusal weekend, drivers who Sinz finds likely to be intoxicated by the reasons laid out by the arresting officer in the affidavit will have no choice but to submit their blood for testing — something that Fleming said will provide the needed evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt if the individual was intoxicated or not.

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ARLINGTON, VA – Booster seats are meant to do one thing – elevate children so that safety belts designed for adults are in the right position to restrain kids during a crash. Thirteen of the 41 belt-positioning booster seats the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety evaluated with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute did such a poor job of improving the fit of lap and shoulder belts for children that the Institute doesn’t recommend them at all. Ten models are best bets and 5 are good bets. These evaluations are the first to tell consumers how well boosters sold by US retailers improve belt fit for children in cars, minivans, and SUVs. The Institute plans to continue these assessments.

“We evaluated the safety belt fit boosters provide, not crash protection,” says Institute president Adrian Lund. “This is because unlike child restraints, boosters don’t restrain children in crashes. They simply position children so lap and shoulder belts are in the right place to restrain them.” Good boosters route belts across a child’s bony parts, not soft parts like the abdomen, which is more vulnerable to injury. “We’d expect the 10 best bets to improve belt fit for children in almost any car, minivan, or SUV,” Lund says. “Likewise, it’s clear that kids in the 13 boosters we don’t recommend aren’t getting the full benefit of improved lap belt fit. These boosters may increase restraint use by making children more comfortable, but they don’t position belts for optimal protection.”

Researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute assessed 2 types of boosters, backless and highback, under conditions representing a range of 2001-06 model vehicles. Some highbacks convert to backless, and some boosters, called combination seats, can be used as child restraints. Highback and backless

Not Recommended

Safety Angel Ride Ryte backless
Cosco/Dorel (Eddie Bauer) Summit
Graco CarGo Zephyr
Evenflo Big Kid Confidence
Cosco/Dorel Traveler
Compass B505
Compass B510
Evenflo Generations
Dorel/Safety 1st (Eddie Bauer) Prospect
Cosco Highback Booster
Cosco/Dorel Alpha Omega
Evenflo Chase Comfort Touch
Safety 1st/Dorel Intera

Note: Unless the booster name indicates that it is a backless seat, all boosters are highbacks. Go to iihs.org for the full list of model numbers and manufacture dates.

Best Bets

Graco TurboBooster backless with clip
Fisher-Price Safe Voyage backless with clip
Combi Kobuk backless with clip
Fisher-Price Safe Voyage
Britax Parkway
LaRoche Bros. Teddy Bear
Safeguard Go backless with clip
Volvo booster cushion
Recaro Young Style
Britax Monarch
Good Bets
Graco TurboBooster
Safety Angel Ride Ryte
Recaro Young Sport
Combi Kobuk
Safety 1st/Dorel Apex 65

BOOSTER SEAT EVALUATIONS

modes were evaluated separately because each mode affects how belts fit. More importance was assigned to lap belt fit. All of the best-bet boosters locate this belt on children’s upper thighs. The main problem for the boosters that aren’t recommended is they leave the lap belt partially or fully on the abdomen. Fit is important because a correctly positioned lap belt loads pelvic bones during a crash, not the abdomen. A good booster also positions the shoulder belt at midshoulder, keeping the webbing away from the neck so it won’t chafe and reducing the likelihood that kids will endanger themselves by putting the belt behind their back or under an arm.

“Our data show it’s possible to design a booster with good lap and shoulder belt fit,” says Matt Reed, the study’s lead author and research associate professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. “Boosters that can’t do that should be redesigned.”

Not-recommended boosters: Boosters the Institute doesn’t recommend are the highback Compass B505, Compass B510, Cosco/Dorel Traveler, and Evenflo Big Kid Confidence; backless Safety Angel Ride Ryte; combination Cosco/Dorel Alpha Omega, Cosco/Dorel (Eddie Bauer) Summit, Cosco Highback Booster, Dorel/Safety 1st (Eddie Bauer) Prospect, Evenflo Chase Comfort Touch, Evenflo Generations, Graco CarGo Zephyr, and Safety 1st/Dorel Intera. At least 2 of these models have been discontinued, hopefully replaced by better designs. Booster makers sometimes reuse names and even model numbers for new seats, so manufacture dates and model numbers are important. The full list of boosters evaluated is at iihs.org.

Best bets and good bets: The 10 best-bet boosters are the most likely to position not only lap belts but also shoulder portions correctly on many children in many vehicles. Best bets include 3 backless seats: Combi Kobuk, Fisher-Price Safe Voyage, and Graco TurboBooster. These may require plastic clips to correctly position shoulder belts. Six highbacks are best bets: Britax Monarch, Britax Parkway, Fisher-Price Safe Voyage, LaRoche Bros. Teddy Bear, Recaro Young Style, and Volvo booster cushion. Another best bet is the combination seat Safeguard Go when it’s used as a backless booster. Combination seats convert to boosters by removing their built-in harnesses. At least 5 of the best-bet boosters have been discontinued but still are sold. The 5 good bets provide acceptable belt fit in almost as many vehicle belt configurations. They are highbacks Combi Kobuk, Graco TurboBooster, and Safety Angel Ride Ryte, and combinations Recaro Young Sport and Safety 1st/Dorel Apex 65, when used as highbacks.

“Boosters that provide better belt fit aren’t necessarily the priciest,” notes Anne McCartt, Institute senior vice president for research. “Parents don’t have to spend a lot of money for a best bet or good bet booster.” The highback Graco Turbo- Booster, for example, converts to a backless booster and retails for about $50. The backless-only version sells for about $20. Child safety seat laws in 43 states and the District of Columbia include booster seat provisions, but until now there has been little information on how to pick one that provides proper belt fit. The government’s dynamic tests of boosters don’t measure belt fit. Congress in 2002 told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to evaluate a belt fit test, but the agency decided to forgo testing. Instead, it only rates boosters by how easy they are to use. Manufacturers crash test boosters, but these simulated tests don’t tell parents how boosters will fit kids in their vehicles.

How they’re evaluated: The comparative ratings of boosters begin with lap belt fit. Researchers positioned a Hybrid III dummy representing a 6 year-old, the average size of a booster-age child, in a booster in a second-row seat taken from a car. They assessed lap/shoulder belt fit under 7 conditions spanning a range of belt positions measured in 31 vehicle rear seats. Backless boosters generally provide better lap belt fit. Only 1 of the 15 backless boosters evaluated, the Graco Turbo- Booster used with a belt positioning clip, provides optimal fit for both the lap and shoulder belts across all the belt configurations. On other backless boosters, the belt often falls too close to the neck or too far off the shoulder. McCartt says parents with kids in backless boosters should use the clips if they’re needed to correctly position shoulder belts on their children. Because of built-in guides, highbacks generally do a better job of positioning shoulder belts across all vehicle configurations. However, 12 of the 26 evaluated fail to correctly position lap belts. Good boosters have belt-routing features that hold lap belts down and forward.

Combination seats and 3-in-1s: Six of the 12 highbacks in the not-recommended group are combination seats that can be used as forward-facing child restraints with 5-point harnesses, and 2 highbacks, the Cosco/Dorel Alpha Omega and the Safety 1st/Dorel Intera, are 3-in-1 seats that can be used rear-facing for infants. The Intera also converts to a backless booster. The Safeguard Go, which converts to a backless booster but not a highback, is the only combination seat that’s a best bet.

“Combination and 3-in-1 seats are marketed as the last child seat parents need to buy,” Lund says, “but most of these seats aren’t the best choice as boosters. Parents need to be careful. These seats should be fine when their harnesses restrain younger children, but many of these designs compromise the ability to provide children with good belt fit as booster seats.” Child, booster, vehicle affect belt fit: The evaluations reflect the fit of lap/shoulder belts for an average size 6 year-old in many belt configurations. Some boosters might fit bigger or smaller children better in vehicles with other belt setups. Unlike dummies, kids fidget and slouch in their seats, so the real-world fit boosters provide varies. “No matter how a booster did in our evaluations, parents still need to see how it fits their child in their car,” Lund advises. He urges them “not to rush to buy a new booster if theirs isn’t among the top seats. Check how it fits and remember, it’s better for children to ride restrained in any booster than to let them ride unbuckled.” Boosters are belt positioners, not restraints: When children outgrow child restraints, parents may wonder if boosters are necessary. They are, because safety belts are designed to fit adults and usually don’t fit most kids properly until they’re 4 feet 9 inches tall. About 350 children ages 4-7 die in crashes each year in the United States. An additional 50,000 are injured. Because half of the fatally injured children in this age group ride unrestrained, the first step is to get them belted. Boosters help by improving the fit, effectiveness, and comfort of adult belts.

There’s convincing evidence that boosters, used with lap/shoulder belts, offer the safest way for kids to ride in cars once they outgrow child restraints, usually at age 4. Using boosters lowers injury risk by 59 percent compared with belts alone, a 2003 study by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found. A 2006 study by the same authors found that boosters reduce fatality risk among booster-age children by about 28 percent compared with belts alone.

Source: News release on booster seats and safety belt fit
For more information go to www.iihs.org

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Emmanuel Counseling & Educational Services is a Christ-Centered Faith Based Substance Abuse Treatment Agency Approved by the State of Washington Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Philosophy Statement

Extending EMPATHY for peoples social and healthcare issues.

We view each person with COMPASSION as we would be treated.

With Integrity we HONOR all people seeking assistance for a healthy and wholesome lifestyle.

Being HONEST in the fees we charge for the quality and low cost services we render.

Promoting DIGNITY to each person that challenges the dare to think and act responsible.

Being SENSITIVE towards each person’s culture and character traits that we may assist each person to their desire to change.

Let us also be MINDFUL that each person is a creation of GOD with strengths, choices, and the will to overcome.

We will encourage personal GROWTH in each person lifestyle and relationships.

Through EDUCATION and DISCIPLESHIP each person will gain insight to seek GOD first for a continued recovery.

Emmanuel through FAITH, HOPE and COMPASSION will provide a safe and sound environment to those who walk through its doors.

Services Offered

• DUI Assessment
• Alcohol/Drug Information School
• Alcohol/Drug Pretreatment
• Outpatient Treatment
• Intensive Outpatient Treatment
• Relapse Prevention
• Case Management
• Family Counseling/Therapeutic Activities
• Employee Alcohol/Drug Monitoring

Treatment Spectrum

ECES utilizes the Multiple Intelligences and Integration educational modality geared towards relationships with clients and their receptivity to treatment. We do this in a number of ways:

• Treatment Group Sessions
• Interactive Lectures
• Individual Sessions
• Religious Activities
• Sober Support Group Activities
• Client Therapeutic Activities
• Family Interaction Activities
• Cultural Events
• Physical Fitness Activities
• Drug and Alcohol Retreats

Contact Information:

Emmanuel Counseling & Educational Services

12508 Lake City Way NE, Suite 220
Seattle, Washington 98125
Phone: 206-417-2222
Fax: 206-417-2233

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DUI Education Programs – Serving the Coachella Valley

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

Wet Reckless/12-hr Education:
Consists of: Enrollment + (6) six weeks of 2-hr wkly sessions

First Offender DUI/4-month Program:
Consists of: Enrollment + (15) fifteen weeks of 2-hr wkly sessions

First Offender DUI/6-month Program:
Consists of: Enrollment + 35 weeks of 2-hr wkly sessions

First Offender DUI/9-month Program:
Consists of: (9) nine months includes enrollment, monthly individual sessions, and 2-hr wkly sessions

CONTACT INFO:

The Alert Program – Coachella Valley

730 Eugene Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: 760.322.7725
Fax: 760.322.6463
Email
Director: Ms. Jacque Stewart

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El Concilio was established in 1968 to create self-sufficiency through counseling, referrals, education, and in the belief that persons empowered to help themselves will become significant assets to the community at large. El Concilio offers services to infants, youth, adults, families and seniors. These services are open to any person seeking assistance.

MISSION:
Improving the quality of life of Latinos and other communities in the Central Valley of California.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

CalWORKs
The Concilio’s CalWORKs Case Management Program, funded and articulated by Human Services Agency, continues to provide case management, incentives and motivation for Welfare to Work recipients throughout San Joaquin County.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT
El Concilio operates two child development centers serving low-to-moderate income families within San Joaquin County.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
El Concilio offers English Language Development (ELD) for those members of our community that wish to learn English.

FAMILY SERVICES

FIRST OFFENDERS DUI PROGRAM (WET/RECKLESS)

FIRST STEP RESOURCE RESPONSE

HEALTH ACCESS AND ITS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS

HEALTH CARE EDUCATION ADVOCACY SERVICES

HEALTHY FAMILIES

IMMIGRATION SERVICES

LATINO MENTAL HEALTH BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS PROGRAM

LATINO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

LA VOZ NEWSPAPER
Concilio began distribution of its new weekly newspaper on March 14, 2002. La Voz San Joaquin County’s only weekly Spanish language newspaper, covering local news, as well as national and international issues. For the large immigrant and migrant farm work population, La Voz is their primary source of educational information on important issues concerning the availability of health care for themselves and their families, as well as specific information on diseases affecting the Hispanic community.

LEGAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS

MATERNAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Maternal Advocates assist nurses and doctors in communicating with their Spanish-speaking clients that are giving birth at San Joaquin General Hospital.

MULTIPLE OFFENDER PROGRAM

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION INFORMATION
El Concilio received a grant from the National Council of La Raza to provide education to the community regarding the risks of cardiovascular disease and its propensity in the Hispanic population.

PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT)

MENTAL HEALTH INFO:

Mental Health in the Latino community is extremely important and yet it isn’t often discussed. El Concilio provides valuable information and services to help keep you and your family healthy.

CHILDREN
Suspicion of possible learning and motivation difficulties in school.
Hyperactivity and lack of concentration in activities.
Crisis or family problems
A sudden unexplainable change in behavior

ADOLESCENTS
Low self-esteem
Disrespectful towards others
Poor communication skills
Need for self discovery
Family or friend problems

ADULTS
Difficulties that interfere with daily activities such as: Extreme sadness, depression, anxiety, lack of interest, and health problems.
Low self-esteem
Lack of communication skills
Loneliness
General insecurity
Marriage and family difficulties
Aging parent or self
Adjustment to physical handicap or special need

CONTACT INFO:

El Concilio

Main Office
308 N. California Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 547-2855
(209) 547-2870 Fax

Lorraine Office
2701 E. Hammer Lane, #102
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 955-5720
(209) 955-5715 Fax

Lodi Office
498 E. Kettleman Lane
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 366-7950
(209) 366-7960 Fax

Manteca Office
903 W. Center St., Ste. 1 & 2
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-7389
(209) 239-0591 Fax

Modesto Office
1314 “H” Street
Stockton, CA
(209) 523-2860
(209) 523-2873 Fax

Tracy Office
42 W. 8th Street
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-2150
(209) 830-2160 Fax

Latino Mental Health
1755 W. Hammer Lane
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 952-1403

Salud Primero
Healthy Families
308 N. California Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 468-9649
(209) 468-9683 Fax

Child Development Center
1606 Hammertown Drive
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 957-9435

Child Development Center
20943 N. Oak St.
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-9351

Child Development Center
Farmington
Stockton, CA 95215

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The Alcohol Drug Council & the High Gain Project has been providing treatment services to alcoholics, addicts, family members, and to our community since 1974. The Council is one of the oldest non-profit , independent agencies in the county dealing with prevention of addiction and associated negative behaviors. Designed as a multiple-functional, community based treatment center allowing for a variety of services. The Alcohol Drug Council-High Gain Project, is partially funded by Los Angeles County Alcohol & Drug Program Administration, offers a multitude of services, including our Community Based Alcohol Drug Outreach Project, “JumpStarts”.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

ADOPTS-ALCOHOL/DRUG OUTPATIENT PROGRAM TREATMENT SERVICES

ADOPTS is a drug-free outpatient treatment program. Our ADOPTS Program focus is to treat the symptoms of the progressive aspects of addictive diseases. ADOPTS is designed by utilization of Alcohol/Drug Education, Group Counseling, Cognitive, Behavioral, and Motivational Counseling techniques to assist our client to fully recovery from the disease of addiction. Participation is voluntary and family participation is encouraged. ADOPTS provides:

Individualized Attention & Treatment Planning Include:

Family History
Emotional/Behavioral Evaluation
Individualized treatment planning focuses on chemical abstinence, physical and emotional health, family relationships, social and peer group, work and financial.

Education Focuses on Five Key Areas:

Disease Concept
Psychological/Emotional Aspects
Family Disease and Co-dependency
AA and other 12 Step Programs
Social/Recreational Rehabilitation

Group Dynamics/Workshops:

Behavior Change
Express Feelings
Building a Support Network
Continuing Recovery Discussions
After Care Support

DRINKING DRIVER TREATMENT PROGRAM

PROGRAM GOALS:

One of ten adult Californians and one out of six adolescents is psychologically dependent on, or physically addicted to, one or more mood altering substances. Driving an automobile under-the-influence is probably the single most salient indicator of the magnitude of this problem. Drinking (and using) drivers endanger themselves and others in ways that are visible to all and catastrophic in their consequences. It is clear that any agency or program dealing with DUI client population has a dual agenda with regard to client outcomes. Firstly, all clients, whatever their prognosis as to alcohol/drug dependency, must become both cognitively and emotionally aware that responsible use of alcohol and other drugs absolutely rules out driving a car while under the influence. They must leave the program convinced that there are no exceptions to this rule, no special circumstances, and no safe level of intoxication. Secondly, all clients are guided through an examination of their own reasons for using alcohol and other drugs. Insofar as is humanly possible, clients should arrive at an informed decision about their own actual or possible dependency on psychoactive chemicals, especially alcohol. This direct method works as a sound clinical procedure and is validated by the ADC High Gain Project experience since 1974. And, we believe, allows clients to assume responsibility.

DUI TREATMENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

Wreckless – 12 hours Alcohol Drug Education
First Offender – 3-6-9 month
Second Offender – 12 or 18 month
Multiple Offender – 30 month
Customized treatment program available
(Out state DWI/DUI provider)

WORKSHOPS OFFERED:

Our weekly 1.5 hour workshops are offered to help participants identify, understand and conquer the obstacles of recovery. Workshops are designed to teach skills for sobriety through education, self-discovery and utilization of problem solving tools. Participation is voluntary and confidential.

“Life Skills & Recovery Workshop”
Our recovery discussion focus:
Relapse Prevention
Nature of Addictive Diseases
Co-Dependency
Application of 12 Step Process
Communication Skills
Continuing Recovery Plans

“Anger Management Workshop”
This workshop was developed from a current Domestic Violence prevention program. Our program has been enhanced by incorporating a chemical dependency recovery emphasis as we have discovered that the two are many times closely related. The program emphasizes Time Outs, Communication Skills, Stress Reduction, Appropriate Reaction, Cultural and Family Anger/Violence History, High Risk Anger Situations and Development of Alternative Behavioral Responses.

CONTACT INFO:

Alcohol Drug Council – High Gain Project

1424 4th St. Suite 205
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone (310) 451-5881
Fax 310-576-0945
Office Hours Monday – Thursday 9am – 7pm
Friday 9am – 5pm

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The Academy of Defensive Driving has been providing state of the art education and counseling services to drinking drivers in Orange County, California since 1974.

SERVICES OFFERED – DRUG AND COUNSELING:

Drug Testing and Monitoring

On Site Urinalysis Immediate results for those requiring answers without waiting for lab analysis.

SERVICES OFFERED – DRINKING DRIVING PROGRAMS:

AODD offers First and Multiple Offender Programs.
Services are available for out of state offenders also.

Clients wishing to enroll in a program prior to court sentencing may enroll directly.
Services are also provided to those needing to satisfy DMV requirements.

Multiple Offender Program

This is an 18-month program for multiple offenders.
The program uses group and individual counseling, Education Sessions, and attendance at
community based self-help meetings.

First Offender Program

This is a three-month program designed for first time DUI offenders.
A combination of Education and group counseling are utilized.

AB541 Level II Programs

These programs are six or nine months in duration and are designed for first offenders needing a
more intensive experience. Alcohol Education, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, and
attendance at self-help meetings are the major components of the programs.

Volunteer, DMV and Out of State Programs

Many individuals need to complete a licensed program in order to obtain a valid driver’s license.

SERVICES OFFERED – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS:

PC10 and PC1000 Programs

AODD is a certified provider of services for clients requiring a PC10 or PC1000 Program.
Components include Education, Group Counseling, & self help attendance.
Additional program requirements are determined as part of the treatment planning session.
The primary focus is the development of a drug free lifestyle.

Substance Abuse and Education Programs

Court and County Certified 10 hr. programs for early intervention and education.

PC1210 / PROP 36

AODD is a contract provider outpatient clinic for Orange County HealthCare
Agency (HCA).
HCA assesses and refers male and female adult drug offenders,
who have been court ordered to attend PC1210/Prop 36 outpatient drug
treatment.
AODD Prop36 treatment protocol includes individual & group
counseling sessions; random drug testing; drug education; treatment plan
development; aftercare follow-up and relapse prevention planning.

SERVICES OFFERED – TRAFFIC VIOLATOR SCHOOL:

Academy of Defensive Driving’s California 8 Hour Traffic School

AODD’s Level 1 Traffic School contains the most current information on defensive driving and implications of alcohol, drugs or the combination of both. Our program satisfies the 8-hour traffic school requirement for the driver cited for minor traffic violations.

AODD is a DMV-licensed traffic violator school (TVS License #1648)

CONTACT INFO:

Academy of Defensive Driving

San Juan Capistrano Office
31726 Rancho Viejo Rd. Suite 120
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 240-0115 Phone
(949) 443-5018 Fax

Newport Beach Office
2000 Quail, Suite 120
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 752-0710 Phone
(949) 752-0705 Fax

Car Insurance for DUI drivers and high risk drivers.

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California Diversion Programs, Inc. Provides court mandated programs for people convicted of driving a vehicle while intoxicated (DUI); for people convicted of illegal drug use or possession (DEJ, PC-1000) and for people convicted of a moving traffic violation (TVS) well as counseling services such as Parenting, Anger Management and Individual Counseling.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

First Offender 12-Hour DUI Program
SB-1176 Program is a 12-hour wet-reckless driving-under-the-influence program

First-offender 3-month DUI program
AB-541 Program is a 3-month first-offender driving-under-the-influence program

First-offender 6-month DUI program
AB-762 Program is a 6-month first-offender driving-under-the-influence program

First-offender 9-month DUI program
AB-1353 Program is a 9-month first-offender driving-under-the-influence program

DEJ (Deferred Entry of Judgment Program)
5-month drug diversion program
The Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) Program is aimed towards those individuals accused of use/possession of illegal substances who have waived his/her rights to a speedy trial and entered a plea of guilty. The judgment is put aside (put on hold) upon successful completion of the DEJ requirements. The Program is designed to assist individuals recognize their chemical and/or other drug dependency and assist them in their recovery.

Alcohol & Drugs Program
10 Week Drugs/Alcohol abuse Program
The Alcohol & Drugs Program is aimed towards those individuals accused of use/possession of illegal substances or those who have abused alcohol or who have been involved in trouble situations because of use/possession of alcohol and/or drugs.

TVS (Traffic Violator School)
8 or 12 hour traffic violator program
The Traffic Violator’s School is a program aimed towards the driving education of those persons subjected to court discipline for violations of the California Vehicle Code and to reduce recidivism.

Contact Information:

California Diversion Programs, Inc.
21054 Sherman Way, Suite 205
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 716-0188 Phone
(818) 716-1560 Fax

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