Services
DWI Services
Absolute Advocacy provides all the services required by the courts and the DMV to restore your full driving privilege. We offer:
DWI Assessment
A DWI Assessment is required for everyone who is charged with a Driving While Impaired offense in the state of North Carolina.
The DWI Assessment determines the level of classes or treatment you will be required to complete in order to reinstate your full driving privilege.
A DWI Assessment will:
• Allow you to obtain your limited driving privilege
• Demonstrate to the court that you are handling the situation in a responsible manner
• Let you know the exact requirements to obtaining your full driving privilege
• Can be used as a mitigating factor and may lessen the judgment against you
ADETS CLASSES
We offer monthly ADETS classes that fit your schedule – even if you completed your assessment somewhere else.
This 16-hour program will be offered monthly on evenings and weekends to accommodate busy workday schedules at one of our two locations in Charlotte or Concord.
We offer ADETS classes for DWI offenders who meet specific criteria:
• First time DWI offense
• Assessment shows no substance abuse handicap
• Blood alcohol content is .14 or less
• Counselor recommends ADETS classes
The state regulated fee for the ADETS classes is $160, and appointments are being made for next month’s program.
DWI Classes
As a result of your DWI assessment you may be required to complete either a short-term or a longer-term treatment program. The Short-term DWI program ranges from 20-39 hours that must be completed in a minimum of 30 days. The Longer-term DWI program starts at 40 hours that must be completed in a minimum of 60 days.
The Absolute Advocacy DWI classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:00PM – 9:00PM. We also offer a Saturday morning class that meets from 9:00AM – 12:00PM.
Out of State DWI
Having your driving privileges suspended for a DWI in North Carolina is a serious offense. This is a time sensitive matter that requires you to follow detailed procedures in order to meet the requirements necessary to get your license back. Though the process of reinstatement can seem like a hassle, we want you to leave the hassle to us. We can work on your behalf to make sure you satisfy the North Carolina DMV requirements – without you having to travel back to North Carolina.
How we can help:
• Find approved DWI or DUI facilities in your state
• Obtain the necessary documents from both your home state and North Carolina
• Answer questions you may have about the reinstatement process
• Follow up with the NC DMV to ensure your compliance has been satisfied and documented
Substance Abuse Services
Substance Abuse Assessment
A substance abuse assessment entails a one on one interview with a qualified counselor to determine a person’s history of drug or alcohol use. Often, an individual that has been arrested for possession of controlled substances (marijuana, pills, paraphernalia, etc) will be mandated by the court to have a substance abuse assessment done by a qualified professional.
Drug Education Classes
Informs our clients about short-term and long-term effects of prolonged drug and alcohol use. Clients learn about the phases of alcohol and drug addiction. The class utilizes real and personal stories to enhance understanding.
Groups
Drug and alcohol concerns are discussed between our clients and counselor in a comfortable, informal, and nonjudgmental setting. Participants are able to share their personal experiences with alcohol and drugs, if they choose. Open discussions often bring peace of mind to our clients because they are not alone in their experiences.
10 Panel Drug Tests
Our drug screening provides immediate preliminary urinalysis results on an individual’s use of 10 commonly abused drugs. Clients and referring sources are provided with a results document once the interpretation is complete.
