DUI under 21 in California is when anyone under the age of 21 years has a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.01% or more, as measured by a roadside test given on a Breathalyzer or similar device. It measures the alcohol in your breath, and mathematically converts it to the roughly equivalent amount of alcohol in your blood.
Some of the penalties for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol may include a fine of $100 or more, time in county jail, DUI school, a one year license suspension, and 3 to 5 years of DUI probation.
If you or a loved one is a minor and has been accused of DUI, we can help.
David can help you figure out your best options by challenging the reason why the police stopped your car or prolonged the detention to make an arrest, whether witnesses or experts can help, challenging a sobriety checkpoint, and retesting the blood test results.
During the court process, David successfully works to eliminate or reduce the criminal charges, avoid going back to jail, and minimize the punishment that a judge and prosecutor might want to impose.
He can also save your driver’s license or assist you in getting a restricted driver’s license.
Some Defenses in Case of Underage DUI Accusation
- If the accused was not driving
- If the DUI testing breathalyzer was not working properly
- If the blood alcohol level was lower when the accused was driving
- If the traffic stop was unlawful, or the officer did not follow the proper procedures such as failing to advise fully and clearly of the person’s rights
David Pflaum has over 25 years of experience representing clients on DUI accusations. He can make a difference in the outcome of your case. Call today for an appointment (760) 806-4333