Bakersfield Underage DUI Lawyer

Protecting Your Rights, Freedom & Future

The state of California maintains a strict “no tolerance” policy when it comes to drinking and driving while under the legal drinking age of 21. Those under 21 who are found to have been driving with a BAC at or above 0.01% will be arrested for DUI, regardless of whether they are demonstrating any outward signs of impairment.

What Happens if you Get a DUI Under 21 in California? 

If convicted, the driver’s license could be suspended for one year, and the car could be impounded and sold. Rather than risk your future, or that of a loved one, seek out the assistance of a highly skilled Bakersfield underage DUI attorney.

Contact Brehmer Law Corporation today to discuss your options with a Bakersfield DUI lawyer.

What Are the First Offense DUI Consequences for a Minor in California?

The DUI consequences for a first offense for a minor in California can include the following:

• 48 hours of jail time
• 3 years of probation
• 2 points added to your license
• Potential job loss
• Auto insurance rates increasing or the policy can even be canceled

What Happens When You Get a DUI at 19?

If you get a DUI at 19, you are still liable for all the same criminal penalties as an adult. You are likely to face additional penalties as well, and a DUI conviction can affect both your acceptance to college and your future career. Normally, to be guilty of a DUI in California your blood alcohol content (BAC) must be at least 0.08%. Instead as a minor, if you have any alcohol in your system at all, you will face charges. This is California’s “Zero Tolerance” law. California has set a variety of thresholds for underage drunk drivers, with penalties that get worse depending on your BAC. The complete list of these violations includes:

• BAC of 0.01% or greater. This is the “zero tolerance” policy at work. If found guilty, you will lose your license for one year. This charge does not count as a criminal DUI charge, however, and you will not face jail time or have a DUI on your record.
• BAC of 0.08% or greater. This is the same DUI law that applies to adults, and an underage drinker can face the full range of criminal charges. This includes thousands of dollars of fines and court fees, up to six months in jail or juvenile custody, a three to nine month DUI course, suspension of your driver’s license, and years of probation.