Under 21 DUI

Tampa DUI Lawyers

When a driver who is under 21 years old is pulled over for suspected DUI (driving under the influence), the officer has to decide if he or she is going to arrest the driver, or simply provide the driver with an under 21 notice of suspension. If the officer decides to provide the under 21 notice of suspension, then there will be no criminal charges. Instead, the driver will only be facing the loss of his or her license for either 6 months or a year depending on whether the person submitted to a breath test.

• Blood alcohol level of .02% or greater: a driver under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle while with a blood alcohol concentration of .02% or greater may face drivers license suspension for 6 months.
• Refusal of Breath Test: a driver under the age of 21 who refuses to submit to a breath test may face a drivers license suspension for 12 months.

However, once the officer decides to arrest the individual, the driver will face the same penalties and the same procedures regardless of their age.

A person under 21 facing DUI charges of any kind will require the immediate legal counsel of a competent Tampa DUI lawyer. To have the best opportunity of avoiding driver's license suspension as well as possible criminal penalties, it is important to entrust your case to an attorney who can accurately evaluate your charges and determine exactly how to approach your defense - at your DMV hearing and in criminal court.

For a free consultation regarding your under 21 DUI charges, contact a Tampa DUI attorney at Parks & Braxton today.