Tampa Underage DUI Attorney

Have you been accused of driving under the influence?

If you or a family member have been accused and arrested for underage DUI, the first step you should take is to contact a strong legal advocate. Florida law takes underage drunk driving very seriously and it can hurt a young person's future should they be convicted.

Having a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of 0.02% or above is enough to be convicted to driving under the influence. While for an adult this level is 0.08%, Florida statutes are harsher regarding those below the legal drinking limit. According to Section 322.2616, an under 21 individual could lose their license for six months should they have a BAC or 0.02%. If it was their second offense, the suspension will increase to one year.

Should someone be pulled over for suspected drunk driving, it is implied by law that they consent to a breath test. If they refuse to submit to testing, they will face an automatic one year suspension of their driver's license. For a second refusal, this will increase to eighteen months.

For aggressive defense, contact a Tampa underage DUI lawyer

As minors can lose their license for drinking and driving, it is extremely important that they and their families do everything possible to get the charges dropped. If they were found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.05% or higher, the penalties will be more severe, including substance abuse courses.

To learn more about DUI and related charges, contact a Tampa criminal defense attorney from Taracks, Gomez & Rickman. As former prosecutors, we have experience on both sides of the courtroom and understand how to create the most strategic defense for our clients.

To learn more, contact a Tampa underage DUI attorney from the legal team as soon as possible. We offer a free case evaluation so call today!