And The Penalties That Come With That Arrest
In the state of Florida, it is entirely possible to be charged with a DUI while under the age of 21. In fact, Florida has a “zero tolerance” policy regarding under-age drinking and driving.
With that being said, potential consequences for under-aged drinking and driving are very serious, an attorney is a must. There’s only a small handful of law firms that have the skills to defend an underage DUI in Okaloosa County or Walton County, and Lupella & Rehr is one of them.
While the legal BAC limit for adults over the age of 21 is a .08% in the State of Florida, persons under the age of 21 have a legal BAC limit of .02%.
Under 21 with a BAC over .02%: For first-offense under 21 DUI, your license can be suspended for 6 months. For a second-offense under 21 DUI, your license can be suspended for up to a year.
Failing to submit to a chemical test: Persons under the age of 21 who fails to submit to breath or bloods tests can lose their license for up to a year.
Under 21 with a BAC over .08%: For a first-offense under 21 DUI with a BAC over .08%, the penalties are the same as those for someone arrested who is over the age of 21. This means fines ranging from $500-$1000, vehicle impound, 50 hours of community service, and incarceration for up to 6 months in the county jail.
Minors under the age of 18 who are arrested for a DUI may also face a driver’s license suspension, as well as the potential to be taken to a treatment facility for addiction, as well as mandatory education courses.
DUIs in Florida are not to be taken lightly, especially as a minor. Having a DUI on your record, especially as a minor, has serious consequences. These kinds of charges can effect college applications, scholarship opportunity, jobs, and even the ability to find a place to live.
If you or your child has been arrested for a DUI in Okaloosa, Walton, or Santa Rosa County, don’t wait. Call today to speak with an experienced DUI and juvenile defense attorney for a free consultation.
At Lupella & Rehr, we take your case seriously. We are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to help you with your case.
If you or a family member needs assistance with a *****, we can help. We help individuals and families in the communities of Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Navarre, Niceville, Mary Esther, Crestview, Defuniak Springs and throughout Okaloosa County, Walton County, and Santa Rosa County. We can be reached at (850) 362-6655.
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