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What is DUI Diversion
Some states have special option for first time DUI offenders call a DUI Diversion Program. If you do not have a previous DUI conviction, have not been on diversion before, and your DUI arrest wasn't the result of an accident, you might be eligible for such a program. The DUI Diversion program is an agreement whereby giving up your right to a speedy trial and trial by jury, you can avoid a DUI conviction. You will still have to pay fines, in addition to attending alcohol and drug educational classes, and agreeing to abstain from all drugs and alcohol for the duration of the diversion program (typically 1 year). Expect to be placed under supervision of an diversion officer who may order random drug and alcohol screenings throughout the period of your DUI diversion.
If for some reason your fail to meet the requirements of the DUI diversion program, i.e. have your diversion revoked, your criminal case will be resume.
Also the DUI diversion will not have any impact on your DMV administrative hearing and your driver's license will be suspended or revoked per your states laws.