Underage DUI Penalties

Driving under the influence is a serious offense that comes with many penalties, but there are even more consequences that are present when it comes to underage DUI penalties. There are laws in all 50 states that prohibit anyone with an alcohol blood level over .08 from operating a motor vehicle. Although the laws are very unclear from state to state, the laws for underage DUI penalties vary and the legal alcohol blood level for underage persons is usually much lower.

Charges and Ramifications of Underage DUI

For the most part, the majority of the states will allow any underage person caught driving with an alcohol blood level of higher than 0.02 to be charge with a DUI. This is the reason that it is so important for minors to be educated on the risks that are involved with drinking and driving as the punishment for these types of offenses can often hinder one from driving and other privileges for years to come.

State Laws

Depending on the state, the fines and punishment for underage DUI can vary. The information that you will find below are some averages for the types of charges that one can expect from an underage DUI charge. It is important to note that every state has their own laws in place for these types of offenses and the information below is just to give you a rough idea for what you might expect.

• Most of these types of charges will come with at least having to pay fines. These fines can be anywhere from $100 to $3000. For the most part, these types of fines will not be something that stops you from driving in the future. However it will probably be something that will stay on your permanent record and may stop you from being able to get a job that involves driving.
  
  
• It is commonplace for the authorities to impound the vehicle until the legal side of things is taken care of.
  
  
• Another possibility is that you are asked to attend a drug and alcohol program before being able to drive again.
  
  
• There is also a possibility for jail time. The average amount of jail time for these types of offenses range from 1 day to 2 years depending on the severity of the event.
  
  
• Underage DUI penalties will also usually consist of three to five years of probation.

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