Under 21 DUI

Orange County DUI Attorney

Slightly different laws and penalties apply to drivers who are under 21, in relation to Orange County DUI charges. Defending under 21 DUI charges requires knowledge of this specific area of law, in order for an Orange County DUI lawyer to be able to meet with success either in having charges dropped or in securing a not guilty verdict in court.

"Zero Tolerance" & Orange County Under 21 DUI Charges

California Vehicle Code Section 23136 contains information specifically regarding under 21 DUI. Under this section, it is illegal for a driver who is under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .01% or higher. The officer who pulled the driver over will confiscate his/her driver's license. The driver will then need to schedule a DMV hearing regarding his/her driver's license, which will be suspended if A) the driver loses the hearing, or B) if the driver fails to schedule the hearing within 10 days of his/her arrest.

As an Orange County DUI lawyer, I am familiar with California's Zero Tolerance law and how to defend clients at DMV hearings who are facing charges under this law. I prepare for DMV hearings as I would prepare for a criminal case, taking care to provide aggressive representation and evidence/information in my client's favor.

Orange County Underage DUI Charges: .05% BAC

California Vehicle Code Section 23140 makes it an infraction for a driver who is under 21 to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .05% or higher. Under this code, the driver may be subject to a mandatory rehabilitation program.

Orange County Underage DUI Charges: .08% BAC

A driver who is under 21 may also face standard drunk driving charges, involving a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. This is most often a misdemeanor offense but may be charged as a felony in some cases.

In addition to facing regular DUI charges, a driver who is under 21 may also face charges under California's Zero Tolerance law and under Vehicle Code 23140 (.05% BAC). As an experienced Orange County under 21 DUI attorney, I understand that my underage clients have a lot at stake if they have been arrested for drunk driving. As a result, I strive to provide only the best, tailor-made DUI defense possible.

Contact Orange County DUI Lawyer Barney Gibbs

If you are under 21 years old and have been arrested or cited for DUI in or around Orange County, please take a moment to contact me regarding your case. As an Orange County underage DUI attorney, I know what is needed to get started in defending your rights and protecting your future. Make no mistake that you may face jail time and fines in conjunction with a drunk driving conviction. But with an aggressive defense lawyer on your side, you may be able to avoid these penalties.

As an Orange County DUI lawyer, I handle cases throughout Tustin, Irvine, Ahaheim, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Westminster and the surrounding areas in Orange County.

Contact Orange County under 21 DUI attorney Barney B. Gibbs today!