San Francisco Underage DUI Attorneys
DUI Defense Lawyers in San Francisco, California
When a person under the age of 21 is charged with underage
DUI (driving under the influence) it can have adverse affects on their future. Underage DUI is charged when a person under the age of 21 has a BAC (blood alcohol content) of 0.01% or higher. An underage DUI arrest can limit a person’s future opportunity to drive and put a mark on his or her criminal record for life. In addition, if a person under the age of 21 is convicted of underage DUI they may lose their employment, educational opportunities and right to remain part of any school ran sporting activities.
If you or a loved one has been charged and/or arrested for underage DUI in San Francisco, please contact us today. A San Francisco underage DUI attorney can immediately begin investigating the circumstances of your case and whether or not proper protocol was followed by all arresting officers. As professional San Francisco underage DUI attorneys we will make sure that you are legally protected and have a complete understanding of the DUI charges that you may face.
Underage DUI Offenses and Charges in California
California has a “Zero Tolerance Law” in place against anyone found to be drinking and driving. If convicted of underage DUI/drunk driving a person will face the following penalties:
If BAC is 0.01% or higher:
- 1 year driver’s license suspension if they do not win the DMV Hearing
If BAC is 0.05% or higher:
- Alcohol/drug counseling and rehabilitation
- 1 year driver’s license suspension
If BAC is 0.08% or higher:
- Misdemeanor
- Charged as an adult DUI
- Up to 6 months in jail
- Maximum $1000 fine
- 1 year driver’s license suspension
- Alcohol /drug counseling and rehabilitation
- Community service
- Up to 3 Years probation
When accused of an underage DUI it is very important to hire a San Francisco underage DUI lawyer for both the
DMV Hearing and the DUI criminal court process. The first hurdle that a person accused of underage DUI must overcome is to win the DMV Hearing. Failure to do so can severely impact your right to legally drive.
San Francisco Underage Drinking & Driving Defense Attorneys
Please contact a San Francisco underage DUI attorney at our firm to protect you or your loved ones future beginning today. We can represent you or your loved one at the DMV Hearing and during the DUI criminal court process. We will look to minimize charges, lower penalties or obtain a dismissal of the DUI whenever possible.
Accused of underage drinking?
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