Cal. Veh. Code § 23140 states that it is illegal for a person under the age of 21 to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .05% or higher, which is significantly lower than the .08% BAC required for the legal DUI arrest of a person who is of legal drinking age. If a person under 21 is convicted of DUI, they will be required under Cal. Veh. Code § 23502 to attend a driving-under-the-influence program at their own expense. They will also suffer license suspension until they can provide satisfactory proof of financial responsibility, as well as completion of their DUI program.
If you have been arrested for underage DUI, do not hesitate to hire a Riverside DUI attorney to defend you. Unless your lawyer is capable of fighting your charges, you could end up with two points on your driving record that could eventually lead to a revoked license if you are convicted of any other traffic offenses. The Law Offices of Thomas Wallin could provide the legal representation you need, so call today to schedule an appointment for a free case evaluation.
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