What You Need to Know About Underage DUI in Los Angeles

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What You Need to Know About Underage DUI in Los
Angeles
OKABE HAUSHALTER
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Driving Under the Influence
California has zero tolerance for towards driving
under the influence. If you are underage and have
any amount of alcohol in your system (over
0.01), you may be charged and face penalties.
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Penalties

• Under California Vehicle Code, all underaged
  drivers who have alcohol Level in their system at
  the moment they are pulled over will face the
  following penalties
• BAC level of 0.01
• BAC level between 0.05 - 0.07
• BAC level 0.08
• Possession of alcohol

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• BAC level of 0.01 - Will be penalized by a
  one-year license suspension.
• BAC level between 0.05 - 0.07 - Will be
  suspended for one year (license suspension), face
  fines and alcohol education programs.
• BAC level 0.08 - Facing misdemeanor and
  criminal charges, drivers license suspension,
  probation time, penalties and fees, up to 6
  months of jail time, alcohol education programs
  and other programs of recovery.
• Possession of alcohol - If a minor has alcohol
  inside the vehicle, he/she may face fines up to
  1,000, vehicle impoundment, one year drivers
  license suspension. A minor is allowed to carry
  alcohol inside the vehicle only when in the
  presence of an adult or if the alcohol bottle is
  sealed and untouched.

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But what happens if your son, daughter or another
member of the family is pulled over for driving
under the influence? Is there something you can
do, and what? If this happens to you or your
family members who are under 21, you should
immediately speak with one of seasoned Los
Angeles DUI Defense Lawyers at Okabe Haushalter
and schedule an initial consultation, completely
free of charge. Their experts will explain to you
the situation you are in, and if hired, represent
you in the court of law.
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Attorneys of Okabe Haushalter suggests that you
learn more about potential hazards of driving
under the influence as that may prevent you from
ever getting behind the wheel while
intoxicated. It is important to be aware of the
consequences of DUI before you decide to drive
after consuming alcohol. Every year, thousands of
individuals die from car accidents or are left
immobilized and without the ability to perform
everyday duties. Dont be responsible for taking
or jeopardizing someone elses life. Drive
responsibly, and if you already know that you
will consume alcohol, call a cab or sleep
somewhere until you sober up.
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