Dui Consequences
Minor DUI Consequences Author: William Bly The consequences of being convicted for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are in no way diminished if you are not old enough to be drinking in the first place. Leniency is much more difficult to come by, especially if aggravating factors...
Minor DUI Consequences
Author: William Bly
The consequences of being convicted for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are in no way diminished if you are not old enough to be drinking in the first place. Leniency is much more difficult to come by, especially if aggravating factors are involved in your case, so it is even more critical to protect your rights and your future by retaining an attorney who is experienced in dealing with DUIs in your state.
Most states have adopted a Zero Tolerance Policy for those under the age of 21, which means that if your blood alcohol concentration, BAC, is higher than 0.0%, you could be arrested and convicted of DUI. However, in Maine, in order to be convicted of DUI while under the age of 21, you must be impaired or have a BAC of .08% or higher. Here are just some of the potential consequences that you could be facing for a DUI as a minor, in no particular order:
Jail
Yes, jail time is a potential outcome if you are convicted of a DUI even as a minor, depending on several other factors. In Maine, DUI is not a juvenile offense. Being underage is considered an aggravating factor in a DUI case, so you could see increased likelihood for jail or other consequences.
Monetary Fines
You may be responsible for thousands of dollars in monetary fines, very similar to having to pay a ticket for speeding if you are convicted of DUI. The amount depends on the state and other circumstances, but could total several thousand dollars that must be paid before your driving privileges can be restored. When serious bodily injury or property damage and/or fatalities occur, you could also face criminal restitution charges to the victim(s) or their families as well.
Loss of Driving Privileges
A DUI conviction almost always leads to loss of driving privileges, but the length of time depends on the case. If you are underage, that time could last a long time, depending on the state, judge, and circumstances. The younger you are, and the more serious the aggravating factors, the longer you will likely be without driving privileges.
Mandatory Rehab and Counseling
Minors convicted of DUI will likely face court-ordered rehabilitation or alcohol/drug counseling before the record is wiped clean. However, in Maine, because DUI is not a juvenile offense, if convicted, you have a criminal record and there is no expungement process. This could be in the form of alcohol education classes, hospital rehabilitation or modern rehab facility, psychiatric counseling, and more, depending on several factors. You will be required to completely finish all courses or classes, including presenting a certificate of completion to the judge before your record is expunged, depending on the case and availability of expungement for minors.
This information is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
Jail time, and suspension or possible loss of liscence. A HEFTY fine.
What are the consequences of a dui with your learners permit?
Is getting a dui (first offense and age 18) with your learners permit different than getting one with a lisense in the state of California? What are the estimated consequences?
It depends on the laws in your state but if you injure another driver while DUI, it’s almost always a felony.
Where can i find the consequences of getting a DUI?
My friend just got a DUI and i was wondering what she will be facing? Where can i find the consequences?
Lucy Green please remove your response–my question is not a bulliten board for you trying to sell things!!
What are the consequences for a second DUI?
What are the consequences of a dui if the person:
- previously has a dui less the 3 years ago
- got into an accident and hurt another driver in the process
Is this a felony if it happened today?
What are the consequences of a DUI in the navy?
My brother was picked up for a DUI over the weekend. His CO found out and he his scheduled for possible administrative separation 4/18.
The court date for the DUI is not until 4/28 and he has no history of trouble. He has been in for 10 years. Does he have any recourse or is administrative separation the only consequence. I am not justifying the DUI, but this seems to be extreme.
Please help, he is devastated.
I also just found out that he is being separated under article 111.
He received a General Discharge under honorable conditions. He still keeps his GI Bill, medical and dental. This seems extreme given the other things that happen. Again, not justifying his actions.
What are the consequences of dui charges in CA?
what are the next steps and the legal consequences?
Search for the State in which the offense occurred and add “DUI penalty”.
A useful website is http://www.yourlegalguide.com/ dui-defense/
The US military has a “zero tolerance” policy for drug and alcohol related offenses and that includes DUI’s. The Navy is even tougher than the other branches (the Marines are included in Navy policy) in these situations. The only recourse he has is to get his Admin Sep hearing pushed back until his actual court date and hope he’s found “not guilty” and then he’ll have some ammunition in fighting his seperation. Also, it wouldn’t be an Administrative Sep, it would be a OTH (Other Than Honorable) discharge.