136 US Hwy 70, Suite 201 Garner, NC 27526
3329 Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 201
Durham, NC 27707
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We must consider the following during the assessment: • A copy of your driving record from the DMV. The North Carolina Certified Driving Record costs $11.00. It must be signed or stamped by the NC DMV. If you can't get one, First Step will order one online for you. If we can't get it that way, we will go to the DMV for you. • Verification of your Breathalyzer reading. You will probably have this with your ticket. This can also be obtained from your attorney, the Clerk of Court or possibly from the North Carolina DMV. • Fee payment of $100 for the assessment in cash or money order. If writing a check, you will have to wait 14 days for the check to clear to receive results. • Come to the assessment alcohol and drug free. If you are "high" or have alcohol on your breath, you will be turned away and will be charged for the time the counselor reserved for your assessment.
A NC DWI Substance Abuse Assessment is required by law for all those convicted of DWI in North Carolina. Getting a
DWI assessment prior to court is a mitigating factor at the trial and could lessen the level of punishment you receive.
Education or substance abuse treatment is required of everyone convicted of Driving Wile Impaired. Depending on the level recommended by the assessment, classes or treatment may last from 1 week to 90 days or more.  If you have your DWI Assessment at First Step, we will bill your insurance for any counseling that may be required, saving you money. First Step is one of the few companies that will bill your health insurance for DWI groups. Your cost at First Step will be much lower than at agencies that don't accept insurance. |
Enrolling in the recommended treatment before court is a an advantage at the trial. Many attorneys are now recommending that you enroll at the time of your assessment. Consult your attorney for advice on this.
First Step provides DWI and substance abuse assessments in the evening and on Saturday. The state of NC requires that a DWI provider charge $100 for the DWI assessment. First Step charges no administrative fees or other charges of any type except for out of state transfers. To schedule your appointment in Raleigh, call (919) 833-8899. You can pay by either money order, credit card or cash; Garner (919 329-9400; Durham (919) 419-0229. Insurance may be used to assist with payin for DWI counseling, treatment, or groups. Before the results of your assessment can be finalized, you will need to bring in written proof of your Breathalyzer reading (BAC) if you were arrested for DWI. You can also obtain a copy from the clerk's office or have your attorney fax verification to us. NC DWI law requires a certified copy of your driving record be reviewed at the DWI assessment. If you have a North Carolina driver's license this can be obtained in room 108 at the DMV located at 1100 New Bern Avenue in Raleigh. First Step staff will pick up your NC driving record and court records if you need that service.
DWI Assessment "508s" are completed online at First Step Services, speeding up
the turn around time.
3329 Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 201
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 419-0229 Fax: (919) 490-3708
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