Alcohol & DV cases

I have been practicing law for fifteen years.  In that time, I have handled hundreds of Domestic Violence cases.  Here's what I've learned:  Alcohol use is present in almost all of the cases I see.  Although the use is generally not to the level of intoxication, it is nonetheless present.

Most Courts will order that someone convicted of a Domestic Violence crime involving alcohol also obtain an alcohol evaluation.  These evaluations range from one 8 hour program, called an Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS), all the way to a two year program.