California Law treats under age drivers significantly different than those over the age of 21. First of all, and underage 21 DUI will commence an immediate action by the DMV to suspend or delay a minor's driving privilege by up to two years. When a minor is stopped by the police they are looking for any measurable amount of alcohol in the suspect's blood. That is correct, the law forbids any alcohol in the system of a minor while driving. The applicable code sections that are at issue are California Vehicle Code Section 23140 and 12136. These laws strictly prohibit an underage driver to be impaired in any way by the use of an alcoholic beverage.
Indeed , a lawyer is perhaps the most important tool that an accused can use to minimize or reduce the liklihood that a minor will be convicted or lose his or her license under the circumsatnces of a DUI stop, citation or arrest. Out Underage 21 DUI Law Office has an excellent track record in obtaining dismissals or acquittals in VC 23140 and VC23136 tickets.