TEEN COURT ORDERED REHAB
TEEN COURT ORDERED TREATMENT
JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM
DUI
Occasionally, teens who are struggling with behavior issues,
oppositional defiance, or substance use or abuse issues, act
out in ways that cause them to encounter problems with the legal
system.
Inspirations For Youth And Families, LLC aka Inspirations
Teen Rehab, provides a program and services in response
to a teens and families needs to adhere to specific court orders,
juvenile probation, or a juvenile diversion program. Court orders
must not involve circumstances or charges, in which a teen was
violent or a threat to others.
The mission of Inspirations Teen Rehab Juvenile Services
Program, is to assist in the prevention of juvenile
delinquent conduct, prevention of continued disruptive behavior,
and the prevention of adolescent
drug abuse, and to provide for the care and rehabilitation
of teens.
Most teenagers on probation, holding court orders, or involved
in the juvenile justice program are permitted to enter Inspirations
Teen Rehab due to our commitment and ability to provide the
level of supervision required by the juvenile courts.
Most teens are charged with misdemeanors. Misdemeanors transferred
from a justice or municipal court typically include public intoxication,
truancy, running away, inhalant abuse, and violation of school
disciplinary codes that result in expulsion.
Inspirations
Teen Rehab’s services for juvenile offenders
includes screening of cases, presenting objective reports to
probation or in a diversion program to the court, and executing
court-ordered treatment and supervision.
COMMON JUVENILE CHARGES:
Public Disturbance.
Underage Alcohol Consumption.
Driving Under The Influence.
Possession of marijuana.
TYPICAL SERVICES INSPIRATIONS TEEN REHAB PROVIDES:
Representation of a Teen for court appearances.
Compliance with a teen’s court orders.
Monthly reports for the court or juvenile probation.
DUI - Driving Under the Influence
DWI - Driving While Intoxicated
DUID - Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Driving under the influence (DUI), which is sometimes called
driving while intoxicated, is a serious and common offense,
especially, underage drunk driving. DUI is defined as operating
a means of conveyance while excessive amounts of alcohol,
or any kind of controlled substance, are present in the body.
Currently, all 50 states, including the District of Columbia,
have laws on the books that make it a crime for anyone to
drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent.
For those under the age of 21, however, that percentage is
much lower and the underage drinking and driving laws and
underage dui consequences are less consistent across the each
state.
Clearly, laws prevent teenagers from legally possessing,
consuming, or driving under the influence of alcohol, but
as reality proves, teen drinking and driving still does occur.
According to SADD, nearly three-fourths of high school students
consumed alcohol illegally and against the proven facts of
danger prior to graduation. The government’s Office
of Applied Studies branch, notes that three million persons
aged twelve to twenty, abuse or are dependent on alcohol annually.
For many of teens involved in drinking alcohol and risk taking
such as driving while under the influence of alcohol, these
decisions are at the very least looming indicators of future
problems to come. If you know your teen is abusing alcohol
you should seek help immediately.
In addition to medical reasons, many people seek addiction
treatment for legal reasons. For example, DUI and other substance
related charges. Inspirations Teen Rehab - Addiction
Treatment Centers has experience working with attorneys
and courts. Teen Drug and Alcohol treatment
is frequently an alternative to jail terms and other penalties.
Inspirations Teen Rehab is an addiction treatment
center that focuses on teens who have substance
abuse, mental
health, dual
diagnosis, and other related issues, while offering a
wide range of treatment modalities. We offer an extended 24-hour
structured living model, a partial hospitalization program,
intensive outpatient services, as well as individual therapy
and aftercare. Length of stay is determined on an individual
basis, based on the teen's clinical, legal and medical needs.
Financial arrangements are made on a case-by-case basis, in
our attempt to provide affordable addiction treatment.
Underage Drinking And Driving Laws
Underage drinking
and driving laws fall under a “zero tolerance”
statute in state law. This statute dictates that it is illegal
for anyone under the legal drinking age (21) to operate a
motor vehicle if they have any alcohol in their system. The
amount of alcohol that a minor can have in their system varies
from state to state. Some states classify a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of anything greater than 0.0% as too high,
whereas most states only charge those with a BAC greater than
0.02%. Many states set the level at 0.02% because certain
cough syrups and mouthwashes contain a small amount of alcohol.
In states where the zero tolerance statute does not fall under
DUI provisions minors can have relatively small punishments
which might include having their licenses suspended and paying
a fine, but not be charged with a DUI. In other states, however,
minors can be charged with a DUI and face possible jail time.
Minors in both cases might also be charged with the additional
crime of consuming alcohol as a minor.
Underage BAC and Sentencing Guidelines
In many states, anyone under 21-years-old caught driving with
a BAC level of .02% or higher can be cited for an underage
DUI. Although the punishments for underage DUI varies by state,
the sentencing guidelines typically involve the following:
• Paying fines ranging from $100 to $2,500
• Impounding the car involved
• Attending drug/alcohol and driver’s education
classes
• Completing between 30-60 days of community service
• Revocation of driving privileges for anywhere from
90 days to 3 years
• Paying any and all fees associated with the punishments
• Jail time, ranging from 2 days to a year
• Probation for a period of 3 to 5 years
Other charges often added to a typical underage DUI
arrest include:
• Minor in possession of alcohol
• Soliciting alcohol from an adult
• Distributing alcohol to other minors, if drunk passengers
are present
• Child Endangerment Law violations
• Possession of false identification or uttering charges,
if fake id’s are found
• The gamut of moving & vehicle maint. violations
at the discretion of the arresting officer
Tips for Adolescents and Young Adults:
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If
you have respect for yourself, your friends will respect
your right to be you. Respect yourself enough NOT to do
something you know is not right. |
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In order to be
treated like an adult, you have to act like one. This
means following the rules your parent/guardian establishes
for you, obeying the law and making responsible decisions.
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Alcohol is not
a solution to your problems. If you have a problem, find
someone to talk to such as a friend, a sibling or a teacher. |
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Not everyone drinks. On college
campuses, less than 40% of students are college drinkers. |
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If you have any questions, please
know that we are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week
for your support and guidance. We welcome the opportunity
to answer your questions about teen behavior, substance
use, adolescent addiction, teen drug rehab, or other
related matters. If
you would prefer, you may fill out our short form and
one of our counselors will respond. |
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