DUI conviction: Go directly to ASAP
by David A. Cardon, Esquire

Dear Mr. Cardon,
Recently, I was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in the Virginia Beach General District Court. The judge ordered me to complete the VASAP course. Please describe the particulars of the VASAP course. How much does the course cost, how long does it last, and what do the instructors teach? What if something comes up and I have to miss some classes? What happens if I decide not to complete the course? I might be moving to another state in the next few weeks. Can I take the course somewhere else?

By law, once you have been found guilty of driving under the influence, the judge cannot grant you a restricted driving permit unless you agree to enroll and successfully complete the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program ("VASAP"). VASAP is a non-profit and non-government agency funded totally by fees generated from the program.

What to do after court: After the judge finds you guilty, you should first arrange to pay all fines and court costs in the court's accounting office. After you have paid fines and costs, you should go directly to the VASAP office. The location of the office varies depending on the court house. If you have any trouble finding the VASAP office, just ask someone in the clerk's office or accounting department.

Once in the VASAP office you will meet with an VASAP employee who will issue your restricted driving permit. You must go to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 60 days to have a restricted driver's license issued. The VASAP employee will instruct you to meet with your assigned VASAP caseworker within fifteen days. You will also have to make arrangements to pay the VASAP fee of $300. more>>

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