Marietta Underage DUI
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Federal law prohibits anyone from driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. However, because this limit applies only to drivers who are legally allowed to consume alcohol, minors are subjected to more stringent guidelines. In more specific terms, if you are under 21, you can expect to be arrested and charged with DUI if you are caught operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.02% or higher.
Prior to your arrest, the officer who stopped you probably asked you to perform a breath test. If your results indicated your BAC was above 0.02%, but less than 0.08%, you will be charged with underage DUI. Additionally, if your BAC was above 0.08%, you may also face additional DUI charges.
Because they must abide by a lower BAC limitation, minors also face harsher penalties for driving under the influence. In addition to community service, your driving privileges may be suspended for six months or longer. Although you may be granted a limited license in order to travel to and from school, work, and other court-approved activities, you will continue to face the long-term effects of your conviction.
Since your DUI will remain on both your criminal and driving record for several years to come, you may find it difficult to obtain auto insurance. As a result, many convicted DUI offenders must pay two to three times for their insurance policy, while others may be denied coverage entirely. Many employers also have qualms about hiring someone who has a criminal history.
As you can see, an underage DUI conviction can significantly impact your future. Luckily, an experienced DUI defense attorney can often help alleviate some of those consequences. With your driving privileges and much more at stake, it’s never been more important for you to have professional legal counsel. Fortunately, two of the top DUI defense attorneys are here to offer just that.
The Law Offices of Willis and Webb has helped countless drivers like you avoid many of the life-altering consequences of a Marietta underage DUI conviction. Judge for yourself—just go online and read what former clients have to say on Kudzu and AVVO.
Contact attorneys Gregory A. Willis and Lee Webb today to start planning the right defense strategy for your case. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, text, or Facebook. Be sure to ask for information about our payment options to learn more about how we make getting the skilled legal counsel you deserve more affordable than you might think.
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