Underage DUI Attorney in Los Angeles

Fighting DUI Cases throughout Los Angeles and the South Bay

As an adult of legal drinking age, laws against drinking and driving are harsh enough. For those under the legal age limit, the laws and punishments are stricter for driving under the influence (DUI). If your child is underage, be sure to learn what can and cannot be done when it comes to driving and alcohol, and how to defend their case if your child is wrongfully charged with underage DUI.

Laws for Underage DUI in California

To be arrested for DUI in California, a person 21 years or older must have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. You can also be arrested for having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle, though sealed containers of alcohol are acceptable if you are of legal drinking age. However, if you are underage, your BAC only has to be 0.01% for you to be legally arrested. Also, you may not have any kind of alcohol in your vehicle, open or sealed. The only exception is if you are accompanied by a parent or guardian, or if you are on the job and transporting sealed containers of alcohol for an employer who is licensed to sell alcohol.

Keep in mind that police officers must follow strict procedures in order to make a lawful DUI arrest. There must be plausible cause for them to pull your child over and, if they suspect he or she has been drinking, they must ask your child to perform field sobriety tests. If he or she fails one or more of these tests, the officer may ask them to submit to a breath test. There could be mistakes made in any one of these areas, so speak with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to be sure you know your child's rights and how to defend them.

Where to Find an Underage DUI Lawyer in L.A.

At Okabe & Haushalter, we have extensive experience fighting all kinds of DUI cases throughout Los Angeles and the South Bay. We have detailed knowledge in the California laws regarding DUI, and will do our best to fight your child's case from every angle. If believe that you or your child was arrested due to police misconduct or faulty test results, we could be able to aggressively defend their case and protect their future. Speak with one of our attorneys today to discuss your situation and find out what we could do for you.

Contact a Los Angeles underage DUI lawyer from Okabe & Haushalter for a consultation on your case. Your child's future is at stake, so don't hesitate to call today.