Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here Underage DUI Penalties in California »
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- Driving under influence is strictly prohibited in all states of America and same is the case with underage DUI driving. State of California has Zero Tolerance law for such underage DUI drive who are below 21 year of age and driving while drunk. Blood alcohol concentration for underage DUI drives is less than 0.01%. If a drive caught under DUI charges and his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level found greater than 0.01% will charged with DUI. And also if BAC level found greater than 0.05% for under age DUI driver, he/she will be considered as a regular DUI driver and could be arrested for DUI charges. But for the older people greater than 18 year with BAC less than 0.08% is not punishable in California. 
A DUI lawyer has to analyze many prospects of underage DUI case as it has many other complexities than other form of DUI cases. There are different penalties for an underage DUI convicted driver. His/her driving license can be suspended for one year on first offense and it will be increased if the offender keeps on violating the law. On multiple DUI conviction driving license could be suspended for two to three years. These violations of law come under Vehicle code section 23103, 23136, 23140 and 23152. Jury can further extend underage driver penalty by selling his car or by confiscating his car.
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Common DWI or DUI Penalties »
If you are caught for a DUI, you will definitely face some penalties. The penalties for DUI are different in different states. In some states, even a first time mistake can take you to the jail for some time along with the loss of license and a fine. In other states the felony DUI charges can be held for 3 to 5 years in state prison and can be extended if injury is involved. The underage drinkers are charged harsher penalties and that for people are charged when they are with minor passenger, some charges are handed down.
Overall, the penalties for DUI may include imprisonment, fines, probations and alcohol programs like a stay in rehabilitation centre, and more over Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous etc. For any of the DUI charges you definitely had to have skilled attorney, especially in chances where you may be dragged to jail.
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College Students Beware…If You’re Under 21 and Arrested for a California DUI, You Can and Will be Prosecuted »
Underage drinking has become more widespread due to the ending summer and the beginning of school. College, as well as high school students are returning to the party scene, which means that there will be a high increase in underage drinking.
It is common and normal for many people to be underage and drunk. Most of the students living in dorms, fraternity and sorority houses, in off-campus apartments, and even with their parents frequently get drunk and high.
But as you grow older, you recognize the fact that life is very precious and a very minor mistake can prove to be fatal. Thus it is better to realize your responsibilities at an early age.
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How to Protect Your Kids From DUI Arrest? »
During my practice as a dui lawyer ,i have many teenage got arrested for dui and many are die due to dui/dwi i reach to conclusion that there are lot of reasons for teens such acts but parents negligence from their teens is one of the prime reason. I have collected bellow some tips for parents to help them protect their kids from arrest under dui/dwi related charges.
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