Defense of DUI Charges Against Underage Drivers
Both Alabama and Florida allow for the conviction of drivers under 21 for DUI on a blood alcohol concentration as low as .02. While this exposes underage drivers to serious DUI conviction risks, younger drivers can sometimes have wider options for the favorable resolution of drunk driving charges.
If you face charges for underage drinking and driving in South Alabama or the Florida Panhandle, contact Parkman, Adams & White in Dothan to learn more about your legal alternatives.
Call 888-663-3101 to Consult With a DUI Defense Lawyer
Our law firm's Dothan office focuses on all aspects of drunk driving defense on both sides of the Alabama-Florida border. Underage clients will not only benefit from our experience and skill with trial defense, but also our familiarity with the range of treatment, community service and diversion options that might be available depending on where you were arrested.
If your blood alcohol reading was greater than .08 in Alabama, we'll probably look to apply our basic DUI defense strategy, which coordinates a driver's license suspension hearing with a trial before a judge and a high probability of a jury trial, all for a single flat fee.
We'll consider a different approach if your blood alcohol concentration was between .04 and .08. On a first offense, you'll probably qualify for treatment as a youthful offender and eventual sealing of your criminal record. This can protect you from the future consequences of an underage DUI conviction.
Depending on the facts of your case, however, we might be better off taking your case to trial. We can discuss the options with you in a free initial consultation.
At Parkman, Adams & White, you stand to benefit from the experience of a focused DUI defense attorney backed up by the resources and reputation of a nationally recognized criminal defense law firm. Contact us in Dothan to schedule your free initial consultation.
