Arizona statute A.R.S. Section 4-244(34) forbids any person younger than 21 to drive with any detectable blood alcohol content (BAC). "Traditional" DUI charges for a minor — alleging a BAC of .08 or higher — can carry even more serious penalties.
Even if your BAC does not rise to the level of a "traditional" DUI (.08), you can still be charged with "minor DUI" if there is any alcohol in your body. This can mean a two-year driver's license suspension, significant fines and a misdemeanor on your criminal record.
Arizona Has Zero Tolerance for Underage Drinking and Driving
Were you stopped while driving and arrested on suspicion of DUI in Arizona? Underage DWI? Lawyer Craig Rosenstein and other attorneys at Rosenstein Law Group can fight on your behalf to help you avoid negative consequences.
A DUI arrest is scary and consequential for a person of any age. It is particularly poignant, however, to see a young person involved in the criminal justice system so early in life. An underage DUI conviction reveals two fundamental problems that society considers unacceptable:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol, which may put other people at risk
- Underage drinking, which society considers unhealthy and risky for teenagers
An underage DUI conviction in Chandler or elsewhere is likely to have the following negative consequences, among others:
- Loss of your driver's license for two years
- Possible jail time
- A criminal record that can follow you for a lifetime
- Possible problems with college admission, student loan qualification, background checks connected with job applications and higher auto insurance rates
Drunk driving arrest in Chandler? Underage DUI? Lawyer consultations are free at Rosenstein Law Group. Contact us today to speak with an attorney based in Scottsdale, serving clients throughout Arizona.
