Under 21 DUI Charges in California

If you are under 21 and are operating a motor vehicle, you should not have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01% or higher. It is better to say that you should drink and drive at all when you are under the age of 21. Because the drinking age in California is 21, California observes a "zero tolerance" law when it comes to underage drinking and driving. This law governs the suspension of your license. 

Los Angeles DUI attorney David D. Diamond is experienced when it comes to defending under 21 DUI charges. Attorney Diamond's years of experience in criminal law in California and his understanding of California law as it pertains to underage DUI have helped him find much success in DMV hearings and in court.

When you work with a DUI defense lawyer who gives you the one-on-one attention and dedication that you need, you don't have to worry about the outcome of your case. You can leave your defense to a professional who will protect your rights.

California Under 21 DUI Penalties

If you are under 21 and are arrested for driving under the influence, your license will be suspended and you will have to attend a DMV hearing to determine whether you can keep your license. If the DMV officer determines that your blood alcohol concentration was .01% or above, your license will be suspended for 1 year.

If your blood alcohol concentration was .05% or above, this is an infraction according to California Vehicle Code section 23140. If your BAC is .08% or above, this is a misdemeanor and will be processed as the adult crime of DUI.

The difference with an under 21 DUI is, if you are convicted of driving with a BAC of .08% or above, you will face all the penalties for the 3 offenses you were found guilty of: under the "zero tolerance" law, the infraction and the misdemeanor.

Contact Los Angeles DUI attorney David D. Diamond today!