Frequently Asked DWI Questions
North Carolina accepts online DWI classes only from state certified providers such as Absolute Advocacy.
Absolute Advocacy began providing DWI services in 2011. Since 2011 we’ve helped thousands of individuals regain their driving privilege and recover after a DWI charge. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible experience, helping them move on with their lives after a DWI or substance abuse charge.
The fee for a DWI Assessment for a charge that occurred in North Carolina is $100. That fee is set by the state of North Carolina.
You can start your classes right away if you choose to. However, your DWI Assessment is valid for six months starting from the date that you were assessed. This means that if you do not begin your classes within six months of the assessment date, the assessment will expire and you will have to go through the entire assessment process again.
ADETS stands for Alcohol Drug Education Traffic School and is one of the services that Absolute Advocacy provide. The ADETS program is 16 hours that is completed over four days (Monday – Thursday) and is based on the Prime For Life curriculum.
https://www.absoluteadvocacy.org/what-is-adets-north-carolina/
The e508 form is an electronic verification that is sent to the North Carolina DMV that certifies that an individual has successfully met North Carolina’s DWI requirements. You will need to complete a substance use assessment and treatment prior to the e508 being submitted to the North Carolina DMV.
Even though you do not live North Carolina you can still meet the North Carolina DMV requirements in the state that you currently reside. That process is called an “Out of State Review” and is one of the services that Absolute Advocacy specializes in. You will still need to do an assessment and classes otherwise North Carolina will suspend your driving privilege. You can read more about the out of state review process here: https://www.absoluteadvocacy.org/dwi-help/out-of-state-dwi-dui-charge-in-north-carolina/
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Yes. Simply give us a call and we will transfer you to our program.
Contact us and we will do a comprehensive review of the program to determine if it will meet North Carolina’s DWI requirements.
Yes. You will need to do another assessment. Depending on the results of the assessment, you may be required to take classes.
Yes. If you have an unresolved DWI/DUI in North Carolina then North Carolina can suspend or revoke a nonresident’s drivers license.
Possibly. It depends on the circumstance behind the DWI and if there are any aggravating factors.
The DUI Assessment consists of an in depth clinical interview with a licensed or certified substance use professional. During the DUI Assessment the provider will ask a series of question about your history of alcohol or drug use, criminal history, and the circumstances of the DUI incident.
A DUI Assessment usually takes about 60 minutes at Absolute Advocacy.
You should tell your employer about your DWI if the DWI will affect your ability to work or if the DWI is a violation of professional or ethical conduct.
To get your license back after a DWI in North Carolina you are required to complete a DWI assessment and the recommended DWI classes or treatment. Once the DWI Assessment and classes are completed you will need to contact the North Carolina DMV and pay a reinstatement or restoration fee.
If you are charged with a DWI in North Carolina after blowing at or above the legal limit of .08 your license will be suspended for 30 days while your court case is pending. However, if you meet certain conditions, you may be eligible for a limited driving privilege ten days after the initial suspension.
Absolute Advocacy currently has locations in Charlotte, and Concord North Carolina. Our Charlotte office is located in the University Area.
1977 J N Pease Place
Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 274-2978
Our Concord office is located in Historic Downtown Concord approximately one block from the Court House.
133 Union Street South
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 215-4095