San Jose DUI Defense Attorney

Outlining Underage DUI Charges in San Jose, CA

The laws surrounding driving after consuming alcohol are much different for the population under 21 than for the rest of the population. As the law states, any person under the age of 21 must not consume, steal, or purchase alcohol. In California, some of the strictest policies have been adopted for underage drinking and DUI laws, mostly due to the safety of our youth. Keep in mind that officers who take underage drivers into custody that they believe are under the influence of alcohol is for the purpose of keeping them safe; however, some people are simply wrongfully accused of DUI. If your child is under the age of 21 and has been unlawfully arrested and charged with DUI, immediately contact San Jose DUI lawyer Thomas F. Mueller.

At his law firm, the team represents residents all throughout San Jose and Northern California in drunk driving related matters, including underage DUI. According to California's "Zero Tolerance" law, any person under the age of 21 that has a blood alcohol content above .00% will be arrested and charged with DUI. This type of DUI charge is very serious, especially for any person who has a job or plans on attending college; a DUI conviction can eliminate the possibility of both of these.

Defense From a San Jose DUI Lawyer

With a San Jose DUI defense attorney, a driver under the age of 21 who has been arrested for DUI can fight their DUI charges and contest the suspension of their driver's license. Scheduling a hearing with the DMV is very important, and must be done within days of the arrest. If the hearing is not scheduled within ten days, an automatic suspension will be placed on your driver's license. This is separate from the criminal trial, and the prosecutor can fight to have your license suspension lengthened. Only an effective DUI defense lawyer will be able to challenge the charges, field sobriety test, breath test, and all other aspects of the case.

Contact a San Jose DUI attorney at the firm today for a consultation about your under 21 DUI charges.