Santa Monica Under 21 DUI Lawyer
Defense for Underage DUI Charges
A driver who is under the age of 21 may face three different sets of charges and penalties for drinking and driving. Depending on the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) he or she may face administrative license suspension alone or may face criminal charges and imprisonment, among other penalties.
At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin, we represent underage drivers who are facing license suspension or charges related to under 21 DUI offenses of any kind. With a competent Santa Monica DUI lawyer to handle your case, you have the invaluable opportunity of challenging the charges you are facing and ensuring that you are protected from license suspension and other serious matters related to underage drinking and driving.
Underage Drinking and Driving Attorney in Santa Monica
Pursuant to California Vehicle Code, a driver who is under 21 may varied penalties for driving with a BAC of .01% to less than .05%, .05% to less than .08%, and .08% or greater.
- Under California’s Zero Tolerance law, a driver may face one-year license suspension for the civil offense of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .01% to less than .05%.
- An underage driver who operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .05% to less than .08% will face an infraction and may face license suspension for one year, a $100 penalty for a first offense and completion of a three-month alcohol program.
- A driver under 21 who drives with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater will face the same misdemeanor charges and penalties that a driver over the age of 21 will face: imprisonment, fines, license suspension, etc. The underage driver will also face a conviction and the penalties associated with the two other offenses listed above.
Contact a Santa Monica Underage DUI Attorney today to see how you can challenge charges of this nature to protect your or your child’s future.