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!
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