If you or your child was charged with an underage DUI, you need to consult with an attorney. This is not the time to try to save money and handle your case alone. DUI charges for minors have serious consequences. Contact one of our attorneys to handle your situation as soon as possible.
Our lawyers at Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman in San Jose work exclusively in the area of criminal defense. With more than 65 years of combined experienced, we handle the full range of cases. Our attorney work hard to protect our clients' rights. Contact a San Jose underage DUI attorney by calling us at 877-7NO-JAIL.
Our law firm has won numerous awards, including being named Criminal Defense Firm of the Year by San Jose Magazine.
Minors and Alcohol
In California, there is a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to underage drinking and driving. There are a number of different offenses that you can be charged with as a minor drinking and driving.
- Civil offense: If you have any measurable alcohol in your system, you may be facing a civil charge. If you submit to an alcohol test and you have been drinking and driving you will likely have a one-year suspension or wait for driving privileges. If you do not submit to a test, you will likely have between a one- and three-year suspension.
- Criminal offense: If you are under the age of 21 and were caught driving under the influence, and your BAC is greater than .05, you are considered to be driving under the influence. The consequences for this charge are fines, loss of license and participation in alcohol programs.
These are not charges that you want associated with your name. You need an experienced attorney to help you address these charges and minimize the consequences that they carry. Our law firm is experienced at working with minors and their parents to fight for the best outcome possible.
Helping Students
We assist those who were charged with underage drinking and driving from a variety of different schools. If you attend San Jose State University, Stanford University, De Anza College or another local university, you can count on our law firm to provide you with the guidance you need.
Free Consultation With a San Jose Underage DUI Attorney
When you need the help of a California criminal lawyer, call our law firm at 877-7NO-JAIL or send us an e-mail. We offer payment plans, credit card payments and evening or weekend consultations. Se habla español.
