If you have been arrested for a first DUI offense and have never been in trouble with the law before, then you probably have no idea what to do next. One of the most important things you can do besides contacting a DUI attorney is start and complete the ADIS class.

The ADIS class or Alcohol and Drug Information School is typically the only level of treatment recommended after a drug and alcohol evaluation for a first offense DUI. It is important to note that the assessment cannot be completed without the police report, so most likely you will not be able to do it immediately after a DUI arrest as you will not have it. But the ADIS class can be completed without the assessment and you can register when your schedule is free. So why is it important that you do this immediately after a DUI arrest?

You will be prompted to do this first anyway. So why not do it ahead of time? It will be one less thing to worry about. Believe it or not, if you do this ahead of time, you will feel less stressed about the incident and hopefully start to feel better about the criminal case.

Second, when the time comes for your DUI attorney to negotiate with the Prosecutor by doing the ADIS long before the Judge imposed it, it will show the Prosecutor that you are not only taking this seriously, but that you are being proactive. about. Most of the defendants in a criminal case are reluctant to the conditions imposed by the court. Pay the fine, do community service hours, etc. Showing the prosecutor that you are not one of those people will only help you in the long run.

Lastly, it will help you when it comes time for your alcohol and drug assessment. The counselor will most likely be impressed that he took the ADIS class prior to the evaluation. He will show them that you recognize that this incident was a mistake and that you are trying to rectify it as best you can. In the end, they’ll be more likely to only recommend the one-day class as a treatment if you’ve already completed it.

In conclusion, if you have been arrested for a DUI, it is in your best interest to complete the ADIS class as soon as possible. It is an all day class, usually on Saturdays, but it will be of great help to you in your criminal case.