QUESTION

What happens if I refuse to attend the alcoholics anonymous session?

Asked on Jun 24th, 2014 on DUI/DWI - California
More details to this question:
I have a first offense DUI. Can I refuse to attend the alcoholicโ€™s anonymous session?
Report Abuse

6 ANSWERS

It part of your probation is a requirement that you can alcoholic's anonymous meetings, then not attending those meetings, it is a violation of your probation. Your probation can then be revoked. If your probation is revoked, you may be sentenced to county jail.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 12:05 PM

Report Abuse
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Newport Beach, CA at Maltaise Cini
Update Your Profile
Is attending AA a condition of your bail or probation or the alcohol program? If so you cannot refuse to attend AA as you will be in violation of one of the conditions.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2014 at 8:59 AM

Report Abuse
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA at Francis John Cowhig
Update Your Profile
Not if it is part of your probation requirements. Failure or refusal to go to AA meetings could be seen As a violation of your probation and could result in your being sent to jail.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 3:40 AM

Report Abuse
Criminal Law Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA at Law Office of Edward J. Blum
Update Your Profile
Depends have they placed you on probation and required AAs as a condition of probation. If so, not doing it is a violation of probation.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2014 at 9:38 PM

Report Abuse
You can refuse to attend, but if it was made a condition of your pre-trial release or a portion of your sentence you will probably end up back in jail. Unfortunately, part of the criminal process is game playing and if you violate the rules the judge can punish you.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2014 at 9:28 PM

Report Abuse
Depends where you are in your case. Have you already been convicted? Is it a condition of OR?
Answered on Jun 25th, 2014 at 4:55 PM

Report Abuse

Ask a Lawyer

Consumers can use this platform to pose legal questions to real lawyers and receive free insights.

Participating legal professionals get the opportunity to speak directly with people who may need their services, as well as enhance their standing in the Lawyers.com community.

0 out of 150 characters