Charged with under 21 DUI in Provo?

Getting arrested for DUI at any age can be life altering.  However, getting arrested for DUI under the age of 21 can drastically affect your future.  Under Utah's "zero tolerance law" (also known as "not a drop" law) anyone under 21 found driving with any level of alcohol in their system will be arrested for DUI and it is likely that your vehicle will be impounded.  It is vital that you contact a Provo criminal defense attorney who can help you address the ramifications of your arrest, as your penalties are apt to be more severe than if you were arrested for DUI as an adult. 

Underage DUI Charges

The penalties for an under 21 DUI include a mandatory suspension of your license for up to 120 days.  Plus you will likely have to drive with an interlock device, which will not allow your vehicle to start if you have any level of alcohol in your system.  If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at 0.08% or higher (the DUI level for someone over 21) you will get charged and incur the same penalties as if you were an adult.  Being involved in an accident or driving recklessly as a result of DUI will also increase your penalties substantially.  Refusing to take a blood alcohol test could cost you your license for 18 months or until you are 21, whichever is longer.  Don't let your child's future be affected by a conviction for under 21 DUI.  Our firm has the knowledge and skill you need to fight the charges and fight to avoid the penalties that could result if convicted. 

The Zabriskie Law Firm can help you with these charges if you have been arrested for DUI as a minor.  First a criminal defense lawyer with our firm will be assigned to your case.  During our initial case consultation, we will examine all of the pertinent facts and circumstances leading up to, during and following the arrest.  A strategy will then be designed and implemented in order to get you the best results possible.  In many cases of DUI there are defenses available that can be utilized to get the charges reduced or possibly even dropped altogether. 

Contact a Provo Under 21 Defense Attorney at once if you or your son or daughter have been arrested and charged with DUI and are under 21 years old.