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Delaware Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: How Can I Qualify For The First Offense Election?
  A: To be considered for a First Offense Election (may only qualify 1 time for FOE) one cannot have: A previous DUI Three or more moving violations within 2 years … More
• Q: What Is The Evaluation Process?
  A: Any individual arrested for DUI must schedule an evaluation with the Delaware Evaluation and Referral Program (DERP). An individual may request an evaluation … More
• Q: What Is The Education Program?
  A: The major goal of the educational program is to help offenders take a careful look at their situation, take responsibility and ownership for their situation and … More
• Q: What Is The Alternative Program (Mental Health)?
  A: This program offers an alternative to DUI offenders who are experiencing mental and emotional adjustment problems in addition to their substance abuse dependencies. … More
• Q: What Is The Character Background Review Process?
  A: Division of Motor Vehicles Character Background Review ­ Who needs one? If you had a BAC of .20 or above Any 2nd or subsequent offender More
• Q: How Is The Character Background Review Process Done?
  A: This process is generally done within a month of when an offender will be eligible for re­licensure. Request an Application For Character Background Review … More
• Q: How Does The License Reinstatement Process Work?
  A: In order to be eligible for license reinstatement an offender must Satisfactorily complete an alcohol education/treatment program Paid all fees The revoked … More
• Q: What Are Conditional License Privileges?
  A: A First Offense Election may be eligible to apply for a conditional license if they: Did not refuse to submit to a chemical test Satisfactorily complete a … More
• Q: What Is The Ignition Interlock Program (Iid):
  A: Individuals eligible for IID are: First Offense Election ­ IID Diversion ­ Election must be made at Court Refused Chemical Test Offenders 2nd or … More
• Q: What If My Dui Was An Out-Of-State Violation?
  A: Offenders who are arrested in another state must contact the Delaware Evaluation and Referral Program to schedule an appointment for an evaluation. Once the evaluation … More
• Q: What If I Am An Out-Of-State Offender?
  A: Offenders who are arrested in Delaware but are licensed and live out­of­state are required to meet the Delaware requirements for the alcohol evaluation and … More