An underage DUI is commonly referred to as a “kiddy DUI” as its consequences are comparatively less harsh than those of an adult DUI. If you are caught operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and are under the legal drinking age of 21, you will be charged with an underage DWI. Since an underage driver should technically not have any alcohol in their system, a .08 Blood Alcohol Concentration level is not needed to be charged. If your BAC reading is between 0.01% and 0.08% you may face:
- Forfeiture of your license for up to 90 days;
- Mandatory community service up to 30 days;
- Must satisfy the program and fee requirements of IRDC; and
- Other fines and penalties.
In addition, if you are charged with an underage DWI and were operating under a provisional license your eligibility to receive a full drivers license will be postponed by the same numbers of days which your license is forfeited.
If you have been charged with a DWI, DUI, refusal, or Underage DWI, call the experienced New Jersey DWI lawyers of Villani & DeLuca at 732-250-0448 today for a free initial consultation.