Phoenix Arizona DUI Attorney Melanie Beauchamp Has Over 19 Years Legal Experience in Defending DUI Victims in Arizona
Underage DUI Arrest in Phoenix
Under Arizona State Law, if you’re under the age of 21, have a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.00% you can be charged with underage DUI regardless of whether or not your ability to drive is actually impaired. Being charged with underage DUI can severely impact your future.
Incarceration into a youth facility or prison (if charged as adult) is likely. Driving privileges and the ability to obtain vehicle insurance will be negatively impacted. As a student, an underage DUI conviction can result in loss of scholarships and the right to participate in school sports. Hiring a knowledgeable Phoenix underage DUI lawyer at Beauchamp Law Office is your best chance at proving your innocence and maintaining your freedom.
A large majority of vehicle accidents are committed by teenage drivers and young adults, forcing Arizona to impose strict Underage DUI laws. Law enforcement throughout Arizona is extremely cautious and always on the lookout for underage DUI offenders.
An officer will pull you over if there is any suspicion of driving under the influence demonstrated through disobeying traffic signs, open alcoholic beverages in your vehicle or failing to drive safely. Once pulled over, a thorough investigation of the case will take place, which may include field sobriety tests, breath, blood and urine tests plus a complete search of you and your vehicle. If placed under arrest and charged with underage DUI, you have the right to remain silent until an attorney is present.
Penalties for 1st offense or 2nd offense underage DUI in Arizona under normal circumstances are as follows:
- Jail or prison
- Maximum 2 year driver's license suspension
- Alcohol screening and treatment
- Fines of $1,700 and more
- Probation
- Substance abuse classes
- Community service
- Criminal record
Arizona is a no tolerance state, which means that even if you were functioning normally or had a very small amount of alcohol in your system, you can still face a jail or prison sentence.
Professional Underage DUI Defense Attorneys
Hiring a professional DUI lawyer can make a drastic difference in the outcome of your Phoenix DUI case. Beauchamp Law Office has been helping drivers under 21 arrested for driving under the influence in and around Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona for over 19 years. The Phoenix DUI attorneys at Beauchamp Law Office can defend you against any DUI-related charge and specialize in defending your Arizona State driving privileges as well as your legal rights. Underage DUI clients can run the risk of a suspended driver’s license for up to 2 years if an MVD Hearing is not scheduled within 15 days of the DUI offense. Schedule a free consultation with one of our DUI defense attorneys to better understand your DUI charges and to learn what options can and will be beneficial to you in securing a positive outcome in your Phoenix DUI case.
If you have been arrested for underage drinking and driving in Phoenix, Arizona contact a DUI attorney at Beauchamp Law Office today!
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