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http://www.duilawyerorangecounty.com | California is toughening its stance on underage drinking and driving. Young drivers who get a DUI can now face multi-year suspensions of their driving privileges. A DUI attorney can help young drivers who have made mistakes avoid the harsher penalties involved with an underage DUI.
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Zero Tolerance: California Takes Hard Line On Underage DUI
Overview The state of California is taking an increasingly hard line stance on underage
drinking and driving. A young driver convicted of DUI can now face jail time, license suspension, vehicle confiscation and fines. A DUI also carries a harsh social stigma and may hurt college and career opportunities. Young people facing DUI charges need the help of an experienced DUI attorney to help mitigate the potentially disastrous consequences of an underage DUI.
State Has Strict Standard For Underage DUI
The state of California sets a very strict standard for determining whether an underage driver is impaired by alcohol. • The blood alcohol content an adult must have to
be considered DUI is .08. • The blood alcohol content a driver under the
age of 21 must have to be considered DUI is .01. • Underage drivers with a BAC of .05 or greater
can face an underage DUI charge and a regular DUI charge.
It Doesn’t Take Much It takes very little alcohol to result in a .01 BAC. You can reach this level of blood alcohol content after: • A single 12-ounce beer • One four-ounce glass of wine • Just 1.25-ounce of liquor
Consequences Of Underage DUI
• One year mandatory license suspension. • Subsequent convictions can lead to longer
suspensions. • Possible jail time. • Mandatory anti-DUI classes. • Thousands of dollars in fines.
Non-Legal Consequences Of Underage DUI
In addition to jail time, fines and license suspension, a DUI can also carry other consequences, such as: - Rejection of college application. - Having to describe your DUI conviction on
job resumes. - Loss of scholarship or suspension from
school. - Conditional acceptance to colleges, such as
restrictions on your activities and ability to have a car on campus.
If You Are Arrested • Be polite. • Keep your hands visible. • Don’t resist. • Don’t threaten the officer with a
complaint. • Avoid making comments on the
arrest or circumstances leading up to the arrest.
• Make note of the officer’s badge number and name.
• Contact an attorney ASAP.
How An Attorney Can Help
An experienced attorney like Barry T. Simmons can help clients facing underage DUI charges by: • Ensuring police followed proper
procedure in the arrest. • Challenging evidence collected by
authorities. • Advocating for a reduced sentence or
smaller penalties.
About The Law Office Of Barry T. Simons
The Law Office of Barry T. Simons specializes in DUI defense. Our skilled attorneys have vast experience in fighting both the prosecution and DMV and are often successful in protecting our clients’ driving privileges as well as their freedom. Our founder, Barry T. Simons, has nearly 40 years experience in cases related to driving under the influence and is one of California’s most respected DUI attorneys. We can provide: • DUI alcohol • DUI drugs • DUI prescription medication • DUI with prior convictions • DUI with accidents & injuries • DUI manslaughter and murder • DUI zero tolerance - juveniles • License suspensions For more information, visit http://www.duilawyerorangecounty.com