Penalties for Under 21 DUI

If you are under 21 and are arrested for driving under the influence, you can face very serious penalties if you are convicted. DUI charges alone have harsh penalties, which can combine with underage DUI penalties under California law. This can mean that not only could you face misdemeanor or felony charges that might result in jail time or heavy fines, but you could also face additional penalties on top of those for being an under 21 DUI convict. If you or your child has been arrested for under 21 drunk driving, contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney as soon as possible for legal representation in your case. By acting quickly you may be able to improve your chances of avoiding a conviction.

While the legal BAC limit for adults over the age of 21 is .08 percent, any driver under 21, with any level of detectable alcohol in their system, can face criminal charges such as a driver's license suspension, mandatory alcohol rehabilitation, or in some cases misdemeanor charges as well as up to a year or more in jail, with additional fines for an illegal blood alcohol content.

The same defense for regular DUI cases can be applied to under 21 DUI cases, which could potentially mean that you could avoid your charges if the evidence against you can be challenged and dismissed from being used in court.

Los Angeles Under 21 DUI Lawyer

At Gold & Witham, Attorneys at Law, we are dedicated to assisting clients who have been charged with DUI, and can assist you if you are facing under 21 DUI charges. With many years of experience in handling DUI cases, we will be able to investigate your case and apply our repeatedly successful legal techniques to your case. While no attorney can guarantee results, we will do everything we can to ensure you have your best chance at winning your case.

Contact a Los Angeles Under 21 DUI Attorney at our firm today for a free initial case evaluation for your charges.