If things don't go well and I end up being convicted of DUI / DWI in Virginia, am I going to have to go to substance abuse treatment classes?

A: Yes.  Everyone convicted of a DUI / DWI in Virginia is ordered to successfully complete substance abuse education and treatment either through the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP), or through another program which has been approved by VASAP.  The amount of education and treatment, and the length of the program required for any particular person, depends on many things such as the facts and circumstances of that person's case; that person's use, abuse and dependence upon alcohol; whether this is a first offense, second offense, third offense, etc.; and any education or treatment which the person may have previously completed. 

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