Underage Drinking and Driving
The Utah legislature and law enforcement are dedicated to stopping drunk driving. Utah has some of the toughest DUI laws in the country and they are vigorously enforced by the local police and prosecutors.
The government believes that it can significantly curb incidents of drunk driving if they can nip it in the bud. By aggressively prosecuting teenagers who have just gotten their driver's license, they hope to stop patterns of dangerous driving from ever being established.
To stop underage drinking and driving, Utah has a strict "Not a Drop" policy. If a person under the age of 21 is caught with even a drop of alcohol in their system, they can be charged with underage drinking and driving or minor in consumption. Any measurable or detectable amount is enough. Even if officer smells alcohol, that may be enough. If convicted of underage DUI, a minor will suffer a license suspension until the age of 21.
If You or Your Child Has been Arrested
If you or your child is facing underage DUI charges in Utah, contact the experienced DUI defense attorneys at The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III. We are located in Midvale, Utah.
Our criminal defense attorneys have defended hundreds of people charged with DUI. We have unique experience and skills in this area because of the training and professional history of our attorneys. Our attorney team includes a former police officer who worked for a DUI task force and investigated DUI violations.
We know that procedures that police are supposed to follow when conducting a breathalyzer test or roadside field sobriety test. We will aggressively defend your rights by raising any viable defense, including any constitutional violations the police may have committed. Utah police are very aggressive in combating drunk driving and can be overzealous. They may have gone too far in your case.
What if You Were Over the Limit?
Even if you were over the limit, do not plead guilty to anything before you speak with a DUI defense attorney at our firm. We have obtained full charge dismissals and acquittals. We have obtained plea bargains on behalf of many clients that have protected their license and resulted in no jail time. We have a strong record of results because we work hard and are not afraid to take a case to trial when necessary to protect a client's rights.
Contact a Salt Lake City DUI Defense Attorney
If you need to speak with a criminal defense lawyer about an underage DUI charge, contact The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III in Midvale or St. George, Utah. To contact our firm, call 801-352-9331, or contact us by e-mail.
