Have You Been Accused of Underage Drinking & Driving?
Massachusetts government authorities have cracked down on youth who allegedly drink and drive, especially college-age students at our local universities. If you have been accused of underage drunk driving or minor in possession, you should know that the penalties and punishments differ from those faced by adults facing OUI/DUI charges. The consequences, however, can affect you just as significantly. You may be required to pay fines, participate in treatment programs or even have your driver's license suspended until you reach age 21. A conviction for drunk driving could even affect future educational and career opportunities.
Unlike the standard BAC for adults (.08), underage drivers face a much more stringent standards. If you are underage and blow a .02 BAC or greater, you are presumed to have failed the breath test and you face the loss of your license. If you refuse breath or blood testing, you could possibly lose your license until the age of 21. Contact Steven W. Panagiotes, Attorney at Law to learn more about how to protect your driver's license.
From my Fitchburg, Massachusetts, law office, I can help. For nearly 20 years, I have been representing people charged with crimes in the State of Massachusetts. Throughout this time, I have established a reputation for excellence defending people charged under our state's drunk driving laws.
What Should I Know About Underage Drinking & Driving?
Massachusetts has different requirements for charging people with underage drinking and driving, depending on their age at the time of the arrest. There are different charges dependent upon the age of the driver. For example, drivers under 18 face separate penalties and consequences than those between 18 and 21.
To learn more about your rights under the law, it is best to talk with an experienced criminal defense lawyer about teenage drunk driving. Contact Steven W. Panagiotes, Attorney at Law, by calling 978-342-4444 to schedule a confidential consultation about the charges you face. You may also send me an e-mail.
