Underage Drinking: Does One Decision Have to Ruin Their Life Forever?

Drinking is a privilege that people get to legally participate in when they are 21 years of age. Let’s be honest though, many kids under the age of 21 are participating in drinking more often than parents realize. In many situation teens know that getting behind the wheel is not a smart decision and will make plans with their friends to make sure that it doesn’t happen. Unfortunately mistakes do happen, and kids get behind the wheel while drunk and then are arrested by police officers, hopefully before the event of an accident occurs.

In the state of Texas there is a zero tolerance policy when it comes to drivers being arrested under the influence, if there is any level of alcohol in their system they are liable to be held responsible by the court. It is considered a crime to be caught behind the wheel with any amount of alcohol if under 21 because they should be consuming alcohol at all in the first place. This leaves many parents concerned with the question “does one mistake have to ruin their lives forever?” While the consequences to this sort of crime can lead to jail time anywhere between 3 days and half a year, heavy fines and license suspensions, with the proper legal defense these accusations can be fought.

Depending on the numbers of offense that your child has depends on the severity of the penalties for being arrested while intoxicated and behind the wheel. At the Law Office of Troy P. Burleson, we specialize in all sorts of driving under the influence cases. Whether you minor was caught under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we have years of experience in helping clients fight to prove innocence or reduce sentences. No child deserves to be punished forever for a mistake, contact our offices today for a free case evaluation today!