Cobb County Underage DUI
Many of the driving under the influence (DUI) laws in the country are influenced by Federal government highway funding conditions. In order to avoid the loss of these funds, Georgia has passed legislation making it a crime for drivers under the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02% or more (the limit for drivers over 21 is .08%). This means that even if your driving is not impaired by alcohol consumption, you can still be arrested for DUI if you are underage.If an underage driver is found with a BAC above .02% but below .08%, he or she may be charged with Under 21 DUI. However, if an underage driver has a BAC of .08% or greater, he or she may be charged with a regular DUI in addition to Under 21 DUI.
The penalties for an underage driver with a BAC under .08% include 20 hours of community service and a six-month driver’s license suspension. If the driver’s BAC was over .08%, a 12-month license suspension may be imposed.
Please note that if an underage driver is arrested for drunk-driving before turning 21, a limited permit may be issued and the license may be reinstated after 120 days if the driver entered a plea on or after his or her 21st birthday.
Other unexpected consequences may occur as the result of an underage DUI conviction. Teenagers are already considered a “high-risk” group by the insurance companies—this is reflected in the high insurance premiums. If an underage driver has a DUI on his or her record, these rates may skyrocket, or the insurer may decide to cancel the policy altogether.
A DUI will also show up on a criminal background check, which could make obtaining employment difficult.
With so much at stake for a Cobb County underage DUI, you need experienced legal counsel on your side. Attorneys at HTW&W have a successful track record of reducing DUIs to a lesser charge or having them completely dismissed. Known for their dedication to their clients, they offer affordable fees, payment plans, and accessibility 24/7 via text, phone, email, or Facebook. Their reviews on AVVO and Kudzu are proof that HTW&W are Cobb County’s top DUI attorneys.
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