New Virginia Law Targets Underage DUIs | Virginia DUI Lawyer

The new legislation, which Governor McDonnell is expected to sign, would effect drivers under the age of 18 who have been convicted of more than one DUI. If convicted of a second DUI, the driver’s license would be revoked and their vehicle impounded.

An underage DUI conviction differs slightly from that of a regular DUI conviction in the state of VIrginia. Virginia employs a “zero-tolerance” policy for minors. For the average legal drinker, a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .08 or higher is required to convict them with DUI. For drivers under the age of 21, a BAC of only .02 is required. For a commercial driver, a .04 BAC is all it takes.

The first step of many DUI attorneys is to determine whether or not the arresting officer had probable cause to pull you over (one of the 4 things the prosecutor must prove). All this means is that the officer must have had reason to believe you were violating the law. For minors, this is easy to do—especially if the arrest happens between the curfew hours of midnight and 4 a.m., or if a cell phone or multiple passengers are involved.

If you or someone you know has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, an experienced attorney may help your case substantially. The state of Virginia tends to be very hard on underage drivers arrested for DUIs. Let The Parrish Law Firm put our experience to work for you. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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