Underage DUI Charges

Yes, I have successfully represented many teenagers who have been charged with DWI in New Jersey.

Because underage drivers are not permitted to purchase or consume alcohol, even a reading of .01% on an Alcotest is taken as evidence of intoxication by alcohol, but there are a number of ways a teen driver might end up with an elevated reading even in the absence of recreational drinking.

Because of the long-lasting effects that a New Jersey DWI will have on your child’s ability to get insurance coverage and certain jobs, it’s vital that you get experienced help in examining the particulars of your case and fighting the charges.

Beating a DWI charge isn’t easy, but I’ve helped more than 1,015 New Jersey drivers avoid conviction.

Call me, Matthew Reisig, today at 732-625-9660 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey DWI attorney.

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Yes, I have extensive experience representing underage drivers who’ve been charged with DUI/DWI in New Jersey.

The rules for drivers who are under 21 are different, as are the potential punishments if you are convicted.

First, while most New Jersey drivers need to blow .08% or higher on an Alcotest device to be convicted, a driver who isn’t old enough to drink can be convicted if their sample is as low as .01%.

Any alcohol in the system of a driver under the age of 21 is considered evidence of intoxication, which may or may not be accurate.

There are a number of defenses to explore in any DUI/DWI case in New Jersey, and because the thresholds are so low for underage drivers, the chance of machine error or even a medical problem or drug interaction producing a “false positive” can’t be ruled out.

Every case brings its own unique facts to be worked through, but I have helped more than 1,000 New Jersey drivers avoid conviction on DUI charges.

Call attorney Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9660 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey DWI/DUI attorney.

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When an underage driver is stopped for DUI, the rules that apply to over-21 drivers in New Jersey aren’t in effect.

According to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14,drivers who are not old enough to legally purchase alcohol can be charged and convicted of DUI if their blood alcohol content is as low as 0.01%.

Aside from the DUI charge, you can also be charged with underage alcohol possession under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-15, and other alcohol offenses.

Penalties on the DUI charge include a 30-90 day suspension of your driver’s license, 15-30 days of community service, participation in the state’s Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) program, and mandatory fines and penalties.

The best solution to any DUI charge is to avoid conviction altogether.

Matthew Reisig has helped more than 1,000 New Jersey drivers beat DUI charges.

Call 732-625-9660 today for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey DUI defense attorney.

 

 

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Can I Drive To And From School After A DUI Conviction In New Jersey?
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Can My Kid Go To Jail For An Underage DUI In New Jersey?
What Is “Baby DUI” In New Jersey?
Can An Underage Driver Be Charged As An Adult For DUI In New Jersey?
How Many Years Until My Insurance Rates Normalize If I’m Convicted Of DUI As An Underage Driver In New Jersey?
Can You Help My Teenager Who Was Charged With DWI In New Jersey?
Do You Represent Underage Drivers With DWIs In New Jersey?
What’s The Blood Alcohol Limit For Underage Drivers In New Jersey?
What Are The Penalties For DWI For A 19-year-old In New Jersey?
What Is Underage DWI In New Jersey?

For drivers who aren’t yet 21, New Jersey’s DWI statute casts a much wider net than it does for drivers of legal drinking age.

As a 19-year-old, a blood alcohol reading of between .01 – .79 is enough to get you charged with underage DWI.

At this level, your license can be suspended for as long as 90 days, you can face up to a month of community service, and you’ll be detained by the IRDC, with all the attendant fines and fees that go with it.

Underage drivers who blow .08 or higher are looking at a 30 day jail sentence, and a license suspension that can go as long as 12 months, depending on the recorded BAC.

In addition, you’ll be staying at IRDC for 24-48 hours and facing thousands of dollars in fines and surcharges.

You can fight back against a DWI in New Jersey. There are dozens of defenses and every case has multiple strategies to minimize your exposure to risk.

Call attorney Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9660 for a free consultation with one of New Jersey’s most experienced DWI defense attorneys.

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Can My Kid Go To Jail For An Underage DUI In New Jersey?
What Is “Baby DUI” In New Jersey?
Can An Underage Driver Be Charged As An Adult For DUI In New Jersey?
How Many Years Until My Insurance Rates Normalize If I’m Convicted Of DUI As An Underage Driver In New Jersey?
Can You Help My Teenager Who Was Charged With DWI In New Jersey?
Do You Represent Underage Drivers With DWIs In New Jersey?
What’s The Blood Alcohol Limit For Underage Drivers In New Jersey?
What Happens To Drivers Who Are Under 21 When They Get A DUI In New Jersey?
What Is Underage DWI In New Jersey?

NJSA 39:4-50.14 is entitled operation of motor vehicle by person who has consumed alcohol but is under the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Therefore, it pertains to a Blood Alcohol Content of at least .01%, but less than .08%. The license suspension is from 30-90 days, and there is community service for 15-30 days. Also, there is an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center requirement. There is no fine, and it is not considered a DWI.

If you have questions about an underage DWI in New Jersey, feel free to contact the DWI Attorneys with Reisig & Associates at 732-625-9660 for answers.

More Info On Juvenile/Underage/Minor DWI Arrests & Convictions

Can I Drive To And From School After A DUI Conviction In New Jersey?
What Are The Penalties For Underage DUI In New Jersey?
Can My Kid Go To Jail For An Underage DUI In New Jersey?
What Is “Baby DUI” In New Jersey?
Can An Underage Driver Be Charged As An Adult For DUI In New Jersey?
How Many Years Until My Insurance Rates Normalize If I’m Convicted Of DUI As An Underage Driver In New Jersey?
Can You Help My Teenager Who Was Charged With DWI In New Jersey?
Do You Represent Underage Drivers With DWIs In New Jersey?
What’s The Blood Alcohol Limit For Underage Drivers In New Jersey?
What Happens To Drivers Who Are Under 21 When They Get A DUI In New Jersey?
What Are The Penalties For DWI For A 19-year-old In New Jersey?