As an Underage Driver, what DWI Penalties do I face?
Posted on Jan 20, 2014 8:05am PST
If you have been arrested for DWI and you are under the legal drinking age of 21 you could be facing penalties including but not limited to $2,000 in fines, up to 6 months in jail and a 1-year suspension of your driver's license upon conviction. Should your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level be in excess of 0.08% you could also be convicted for underage drinking and face the additional penalties associated with that crime. Law enforcement officers in Collin County are not lenient when they find underage minors driving while intoxicated. You should expect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and you would be wise to anticipate the prosecution pursuing maximum charges in your case.
In a situation such as this, it is in your best interest to have an experienced Collin County DUI attorney on your side who will aggressively fight the charges you face and do everything possible to help you avoid a conviction. I, Troy Burleson, am a three-time Collin County Trial Lawyer of the Year who is known for winning well over 70% of the cases I represent. I am one of the only lawyers in the county whose practice is solely based around DWI cases and I have earned more than 170 "not guilty" trial verdicts in the over 200 DWI trials I have handled. I am well aware of the immediate and long-term problems that can result from an underage DWI conviction. As I am trained in the same field sobriety testing procedures law enforcement use to establish probable cause and justify an arrest, I often use my knowledge and expertise to find discrepancies or errors in the arrest process that can be used in my clients' defense. Keep in mind that your actions following your arrest and the legal representation you choose will have a direct impact on the outcome of your case. Call my firm right away so that I can review your case, advise you of your rights and begin the process of helping you build an effective strategy for your defense.