Q: Didn't complete DUI program in Cali. Moved to North Dakota was issued new DL. DUI was in 08. Will there be any problems
Won't be moving back. Only did 15 months of a 18 month program. I explained everything to North Dakota an they said I would be giving that they only go back 3yrs. Just got a letter from Cali. Saying my dl from there would be suspended but I surrendered that one before I got my new one.
A:
Your DUI charge and possible conviction obviously ended with the requirement of you completing a recommended course of alcohol treatment. The Court typically monitors such treatment and if not completed can impose further sanctions, such as jail. The DMV/DOL has similar powers and if treatment is not completed can suspend your driver’s license.
In your case the California DMV does have the power to suspend your ability to drive in that state. However, there is an “Interstate Driver License Compact” that enables States to share information. In your specific instance North Dakota is a member of this compact and will give full and faith and credit to California – in other words, if your license is suspended in California it will end up being suspended in North Dakota eventually. Don’t risk it. Try and complete the program or call a local DUI defense attorney for assistance.
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