If you are under the age of 21, you can be arrested for DUI if your Blood alcohol content is .05%, by weight. California enforces these zero-tolerance laws. Drivers under the age of 21 are subject to much stiffer penalties, including:
- Driver License Suspension
- Subjected to even harsher penalties if BAC is .08 or greater
- Community Service
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Possibility of attending AA meeting or Alcohol School
California Law For Underage DUI Cases
In California, if you are under 21 and depending on why were pulled over, and are tested with a BAC of .01, but under .05, it is required that you stand before the DMV judge in the DMV Administrative Per Se hearing to determine if your license will be suspended. This is where an experienced DUI attorney can greatly help. He or she may be able to save your license or negotiate special circumstances enabling you to have limited driving privileges.
Please note that while over-21 drivers can refuse the field hand-held preliminary breath test, under 21 drivers, if suspected of having any alcohol, cannot refuse this test. California "zero-tolerance." It is advised that any person 21 years, younger or older, comply with law enforcement. However also know your rights, and contact an attorney at your earliest opportunity.
Contact a DUI Attorney in San Mateo Today!
The Law Offices of Michael L. Davidson will diligently defend you against all charges. We have been successful trial lawyers for many years in the San Francisco Bay Area, and have helped thousands of people beat their DUI charges. If you are our client, we will be your strong advocate in the courtroom in all negotiations with the District Attorney as well as the Judge and DMV.
Our DUI attorneys proudly represent clients throughout the entire Bay Area including these cities on the Peninsula:
- San Mateo
- Redwood City
- Foster City
- San Bruno
- South San Francisco
- Palo Alto
- Burlingame
If you are stopped for DUI in California, Northern California, or anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area, call The Law Offices of Michael L. Davidson at 866-719-9678 or contact us online to talk to an attorney about representing you in defense of your DUI / DWI arrest.
