Orange County DUI Lawyers
Under 21 DUI Defense Attorneys in Newport Beach, California
A driver who is under the age of 21 may not operate a motor vehicle while under
the influence of alcohol or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .05% or
higher, according to California Vehicle Code Section 23140 “Alcohol: Persons
Under 21”. However, as per California’s “Zero Tolerance”
law an underage driver who has a BAC of .01% or above may face immediate driver’s
license suspension which may last for up to 12 months.
The Orange County DUI defense lawyers and attorneys
at Coffey & Coffey are familiar with defending
underage clients who have been arrested for driving under the influence in Orange
County. Because underage DUI charges can be complex and still carry harsh
DUI penalties as over 21 charges do, working with an aggressive defense
attorney is of the utmost importance. An driver convicted of under 21 DUI may face
license suspension, fines, community service, counseling, DUI school and even jail
time. At Coffey & Coffey, we understand what
DUI defense techniques are most effective in regards to underage drunk driving
charges in particular and will use our resources and knowledge to provide the best
legal representation possible.
Orange County Underage DUI Laws
Under 21 DUI charges are complex in that an underage driver may be charged under
multiple sections of the California vehicle code regarding drunk driving. This includes
charges under the following sections of California Vehicle Code (VC):
Newport Beach Under 21 DUI Defense Lawyers
At Coffey & Coffey, our Newport Beach DUI lawyers and attorneys handle underage
DUI charges throughout all of Orange County, including such cities as Anaheim, Westminster,
Irvine, Laguna Niguel and Fullerton.
Contact our firm to discuss
your driving under the influence charges with an experienced Orange County under
21 DUI lawyer!