DUI Defense for Minors in Birmingham
Drivers who are under the age of 21 may be arrested for a DUI if they are found operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of over .02 percent. Underage drinking and driving is aggressively prosecuted by prosecutors and law enforcement officials in Alabama and drivers who are convicted of these offenses will face significant penalties, including possible jail time, fines, community service and a loss of driving privileges. For a driver under the age of 21 who is arrested on charges of underage drinking and driving, it is important to obtain the services of an experienced DUI lawyer.
At Burke, Harvey & Frankowski, we understand that it is common for teenagers and underage college students to make mistakes by driving drunk. We try to help our underage clients protect their futures from being significantly impacted by these mistakes and work hard to reduce or eliminate the DUI or DWI charges against them. Located in Birmingham, our attorneys have the experience needed to represent drivers of all ages against drunk driving charges in the state of Alabama.
Contact us as soon as possible if you or your child or relative has been arrested and charged with an underage DUI.
Alabama Underage DUI Law
Most people who are arrested for underage drinking and driving do not have any experience with the criminal justice system and have never been in legal trouble in the past. These situations are frightening for almost everyone, even those who have prior DUI offenses and criminal records. For drivers under 21, DUI arrests can be overwhelming, confusing and anxiety producing events.
For a first underage DUI offense where the driver has a BAC of over .02 percent, potential penalties include:
- 30 day license suspension (90 day suspension if the breath test is refused)
- $250 fine
- Completion of DUI treatment program
When the BAC of an underage driver is over .08 percent, additional penalties, such as a year of license suspension and higher fines, may be assessed upon conviction.
Contact a Birmingham Underage DUI Defense Attorney
If you or a loved one are underage and have been charged with a DUI offense in Alabama, you have options. The attorneys at Burke, Harvey & Frankowski have the experience you need to handle your DUI case and will aggressively fight for your rights. We have a strong track record of success in criminal defense. Contact us at our office in Birmingham at 205-930-9091 or toll free at 888-930-9091.
