Underage DUI in Arizona
By Knowles Law Firm. PLC
Feb. 23, 2012 9:09a
According to a study published by the Arizona Governor's Office entitled Underage Drinking in Arizona Data Findings and Analysis, 88 percent of adolescents believe that alcohol can be easily obtained while 27 percent of adolescents have easy access to alcohol at home. The publication, issued in 2007, reported that 4.2 million individuals aged 16 to 20 drove vehicles in the previous year while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Only 4 percent of those studied reported that they had been arrested and charged with a DUI. Under Arizona Revised Statute 4-244(33), it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drive or be in physical control of a motor vehicle with any type of alcohol in their system.
Even if the underage individual exhibits no impairment, if he or she is stopped by law enforcement and any amount of alcohol is measured by a breathalyzer, a DUI charge can follow. You can be charged with a violation of the underage drinking statute as well as other DUI charges if your blood alcohol concentration is at .08 or above.
As a minor, if you are stopped for a DUI, you have the right to speak with an attorney before answering any questions from police officers or taking any tests.
Legal Counsel from a Phoenix DUI Attorney
Knowles Law Firm, PLC is a premier law firm that focuses on defending those facing criminal charges. Having a proven Mesa DUI lawyer overseeing your case as early as possible can be invaluable in your defense. DUI cases can be complicated matters with technical, scientific, and legal factors involved, all of which need to be thoroughly investigated and reviewed by an attorney who is well-versed in how they can affect your situation.
If you are a minor or the parent of a minor in and around Phoenix who is facing an underage DUI, get the competent and tenacious legal representation you need. Don't let one mistake be your undoing. A criminal conviction can have long-lasting adverse consequences. Fight back with an effective defense from the legal team at the firm today.
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