Orange County Underage DUI Attorney
Underage DUI Charges
In the state of California, anyone under the age of 21 who is found to be driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01% or higher can be arrested and charged with DUI. California's Zero Tolerance Law makes it illegal for any person under 21 years of age to operate a vehicle with a BAC of .01% or greater. If you or someone you love has been charged with underage DUI in Orange County, you will need the advice and guidance of a DUI lawyer who is experienced handling underage drunk driving cases.
Charged with Underage DUI in Irvine? Our Lawyers Can Help!
At the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, we provide aggressive legal representation to underage drivers who have been arrested for DUI in Irvine and Orange County. Young drivers have much to lose when faced with this situation. In many cases of underage DUI charges, judges may confiscate underage driver's vehicles, suspend their driving privileges, or require them to attend driving safety and alcohol/drug abuse classes, among other things.
When an underage person is found guilty of drunk driving, they will also face consequences that affect both their current and future social lives and careers. If convicted of underage DUI, you will have to list the offense on college applications which could affect your admission into the college depending upon their requirements. If convicted of underage DUI while already attending college, you may face additional penalties from the school, especially if you are engaged in a specialized area of study. Students who major in education or pre-law are often unable to continue on that course of study after being convicted.
As you can see, there is much at risk when a person, especially a student, is charged with underage DUI in Orange County. Please, do not place yourself at a higher risk of being convicted; call a DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible to give yourself the best chance of beating your charges.
Contact an Orange County Underage DUI Attorney at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today!