Category: Underage DUI

Why Younger Drivers Face Stricter Blood Alcohol Limits

by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2017 | DUI, Underage DUI

The legal drinking age in the state of Florida is 21, so anyone under 21 may face charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol. In addition, if they are charged with driving under the influence, they may face serious consequences and additional charges. While blood alcohol levels are set at .08 for most […]

What to Do If You’ve Been Charged with an Underage DUI

by Jonathan Blecher | June 9, 2016 | Underage DUI

According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 10 high school students drinks and drives. The CDC further reported that in 2011, nearly one million teens in high school consumed alcohol and climbed behind the wheel. The CDC reports that the number of teens who drink and […]

Underage Drivers and DUI

by Jonathan Blecher | March 23, 2016 | Underage DUI

For Florida drivers, one of their worst fears is being arrested for driving under the influence. After all, a DUI conviction can translate into jail time, fines, driver’s license suspension, community service, DUI School, skyrocketing insurance premiums, and a host of other unwanted consequences. If you’re under 21 and you’re convicted of DUI, it’s not […]