Los Angeles Juvenile Crimes Lawyers

Underage DUI Defense Attorneys in Los Angeles, California

DUI (driving under the influence) committed by a driver under the age of 18 may be referred to as juvenile DUI, underage DUI or under 21 DUI. Different laws apply to drivers who are below the legal drinking age in California, in regards to drinking and driving.

A Los Angeles underage DUI attorney at Okabe & Haushalter may be able to help your child if he or she has been arrested in conjunction with a drinking and driving charge. Our juvenile defense attorneys handle DUI defense for minors throughout Los Angeles, California, including Torrance, El Segundo, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Hermosa Beach and Lomita.

Minors and DUI in Los Angeles, California

Under California’s Zero Tolerance law, a minor cannot operate a motor vehicle with any amount of alcohol in his/her system which can be measured at .01% or greater (the legal limit for adults over 21 is .08%). A violation of this offense may result in the suspension of the minor’s driver’s license for up to 1 year.

Additionally, a minor may face typical drunk driving charges and penalties if his/her blood alcohol concentration is .08% or higher. This may include incarceration, probation, alcohol treatment, DUI school, community service and fines. As with many juvenile offenses, the parents may be held responsible to pay the fines on behalf of the minor.

Los Angeles Juvenile DUI Defense Lawyer: Okabe & Haushalter

At Okabe & Haushalter, a Los Angeles juvenile defense lawyer can work to defend your child’s rights in juvenile court and at his or her DMV hearing, which will be held regarding the suspension of his/her driver’s license. We can also assist a minor in obtaining a restricted license, which enables him/her to drive for limited purposes.

Defending any juvenile offense, including DUI, is best carried out when a juvenile defense attorney is involved as early in the process as possible. By consulting an attorney at our firm immediately, we can begin working right away to defend your child’s rights and work to have the drunk driving charges dropped before the case reaches juvenile court.

Contact a Los Angeles underage DUI attorney at Okabe & Haushalter today to find out how we can help to protect your child’s rights!