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What are the penalties for a teenager getting a DUI?
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What are the penalties for a teenager getting a DUI?
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DUI Basics
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Your DUI and the DMV
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
DUI Arrests, Police Reports, Arraignments, and Fees
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
DUI/DWI Charges and Penalties
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
Fighting a DUI
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
Getting Help with a DUI/DWI Charge
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
Teenage drunk driving is a serious problem that can lead to traffic accidents, and even fatalities. As a result of the many risks associated with teenage drunk driving, states impose serious consequences and penalties for those who are found guilty of driving drunk.
The first thing to understand is that states impose zero tolerance on teen drunk drivers. This means that if you are pulled over as a teen and you are found to have any alcohol in your system based on a breathalyzer or blood test, you can be charged with drunk driving. Once you are charged, if you are found guilty, depending on the state where you live, potential penalties could include:
In some cases, especially if you have multiple offenses or if your drunk driving caused an accident, you may even face time in jail or a juvenile facility.
The consequences are serious, and it is vitally important that you consult with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to learn if there is anything you can do to minimize the impact of the DUI charges on your life.
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