Underage DUI Attorney in San Diego

Under 21 DUI Charges and Penalties

In the juvenile justice system judges are given a great deal of discretion in assigning penalties to minors convicted of crimes. This is not the case when it comes to DUI charges against underage drivers. San Diego has a "zero tolerance" to underage drinking and driving. For adult DUIs, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above .08% will result in a DUI arrest. In the case of an underage driver, a BAC of .01% or higher, even if there is no indication of drunk driving, will probably result in an arrest and charge of driving under the influence.

If you or someone you love has been charged with underage DUI, it is strongly recommended that you immediately meet with a San Diego DUI lawyer to review the case and all circumstances leading to the arrest. The penalties for an underage DUI conviction can stick with your child into adulthood. It can affect insurance rates. It is required on some college applications and can affect acceptance. In certain courses of college study, such as education, it could bar them from continuing. This is a serious matter and the time to handle it is immediately following an arrest. A skilled and committed DUI attorney like Mark R. De Yoe is a wise choice to protect you or your child's future.

San Diego Lawyer for Underage DUI

It is understandable that there may be frustration on the part of parents when their child is arrested for DUI. Entering the criminal justice system as a minor is not recommended as a way to teach a lesson. It can often make things much worse. A compassionate, caring and seasoned DUI attorney like Mark is a very wise choice to handle the immediate problem. He has been through this before with many clients and can help to prevent a bad situation from getting worse. He has helped many turn it into a positive life lesson, and give a young person every possible opportunity for a second chance without the burden of a conviction.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for underage DUI, immediately contact a San Diego DUI lawyer at the firm.