Arizona Underage DUI Attorney

If you are under 21-years old we understand that you don't want a misdemeanor DUI conviction on your record. A misdemeanor conviction can cause ineligibility for job opportunities, college entrance, revocation of scholarships, and cause your car insurance rates to raise. Scottsdale Arizona Underage DUI Attorney, Dave Smith, has over a decade of litigation experience in the Arizona criminal judicial system. Mr. Smith has built a reputation as a skilled and aggressive defender of the accused in the legal community and he is prepared to help you.  

Whether you are a student at Arizona State University, military, or any other youth, Attorney Smith knows there is a lot at stake for you and your family and will work hard to get results for your case. 

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In Arizona it is illegal for a person who is under 21-years old to drive or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while there is any spirituous liquor in their body. The criminal code this is under is A.R.S. 4-244(34). Basically, a person under 21 can be found guilty under this statute for having any amount of alcohol in their body - even a few sips can be detected. 

This differs from Arizona's "regular DUI" which requires the state to prove that you are slightly impaired or have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more. 

If a person is under 21 and driving while impaired to the slightest degree or their BAC is .08% or above, they can also be charged with a regular DUI. It is a good idea to enlist in the help of an experienced underage drinking attorney to mitigate the serious consequences. The state of Arizona harshly prosecutes underage DUI or "baby DUI" offenses. If convicted, one can expect to face the same penalties as a person over 21 would face. Unfortunately, the Arizona courts do not extend leniency due to your young age for DUI offenses and in some respects the penalties on conviction are more harsh for persons under 21. 

For example, the mandatory 2-year driver's license suspension for a first offense is a very difficult consequence for young people to deal with. Scottsdale Arizona Underage DUI attorney Dave Smith is skilled and experienced in Arizona DUI law and will use it to the best advantage of client to produce results. DUI law is complicated and the cases are very nuanced, leaving much room for error on behalf of the state's DUI investigation. Attorney Smith critically evaluates the facts of each case to find the weaknesses in order to turn that into his client's benefit.    

 The penalties for a first offense underage DUI conviction could include, but not limited to:

• Misdemeanor conviction up to 6 months in jail
• Mandatory 2 year driver's license suspension A.R.S. 28-3320, 3322
• Installation of ignition interlock device in your vehicle for 2 years 
• Fines, fees and surcharges exceeding $2,500
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Drug and alcohol counseling
• Community service
• Probation