Los Angeles Underage DUI Lawyer

Under 21 DUI Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer Richard Sudar is experienced in helping clients facing underage drinking and driving and under 21 DUI charges.

A driver who is under the age of 21 faces unique circumstances when arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). First and foremost, an underage driver may be arrested and charged with DUI for having a blood alcohol level of only .01% or greater, as opposed to the legal limit of .08% for adults over 21. This is covered under California’s Zero Tolerance Law, which is meant to stop underage drinking and driving.

If charged with underage DUI under the Zero Tolerance Law, the underage driver will face a DMV hearing and driver’s license suspension for up to 1 year.

Defending Underage Drivers Arrested for DUI in Los Angeles

As an experienced defense attorney, Richard Sudar understands how to defend underage drivers at their DMV hearings and throughout the criminal court process which may be associated with an under 21 DUI charge. While the penalty for underage drinking and driving may be limited to driver’s license suspension, if a driver under 21 drives with a blood alcohol concentration of .05% or greater or with impaired abilities, he/she will face criminal penalties as well. While only an infraction, this offense will result in license suspension as well as a mandatory rehabilitation program.

When an underage driver has a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater, he/she may face adult misdemeanor DUI charges and the penalties associated with these. In fact, an underage driver may face charges under several different sections of California Vehicle Code, including Zero Tolerance law violations, an infraction for driving with a blood alcohol level of .05% or greater and California’s standard DUI laws.

Los Angeles Underage DUI Defense Attorney

If you or your child has been arrested for underage drinking and driving in Los Angeles or the surrounding areas in Southern California, it is important to act quickly and consult an experienced defense lawyer. Richard Sudar offers a free consultation as a knowledgeable Los Angeles DUI attorney, in order to review your charges and determine how he can help.

Contact Los Angeles underage DUI lawyer Richard Sudar today!

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