Being charged with drunk driving as an underage motorist in Colorado is a serious offense that can result in the loss of your driver’s license, jail time, fines, court costs and a permanent stain on your record that will follow you into adulthood.
The Denver DUI Attorneys at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal encourage families dealing with a drunk driving charge involving an underage motorist to consult a qualified attorney. Our office offers a free and confidential consultation to families throughout the Denver area, Boulder, Aurora, Englewood and Lakewood.
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Too often, parents of a minor mistakenly believe that a DUI charge as a teenager will disappear in adulthood. However, traffic violations will remain on a teen’s record permanently. Additionally, a conviction as a teenager can count as a strike in adulthood, making jail time, hefty fines and lengthy license suspensions a real possibility should a teen face a subsequent offense in the future.
Teenagers who test positive for virtually any alcohol consumption can face an underage alcohol driving violation. A blood-alcohol level of .02 to .05 will result in a three-month license suspension and other penalties. For more serious driving violations involving a blood-alcohol level of .05 or higher, teen drivers will face DWAI or DUI charges in much the same way as an adult.
Having a conviction for DUI on a young person’s record can cause all sorts of complications with college and athletic scholarships, student loans and government education aid, and can make it more difficult to obtain internships or to gain employment in many professions, especially if driving is required as part of the job.
Please visit our What Now and Your DUI Case sections for more information about the steps you should take after being charged with drunk driving and what you can expect from the legal process.
If you are facing Colorado drunk driving charges as an underage motorist, contact the
Denver DUI Lawyers at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights.
When you’ve got a strong, effective defense, you’ve got options. For a free consultation with The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, call 303-825-2223 or contact the firm online.
