Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys understand how difficult it can be for a young person facing a DUI charge. People with their whole lives in front of them many not understand the gravity of the situation if they have been pulled over for a Los Angeles DUI. This is why having a skilled Los Angeles DUI defense attorney is so important for young people who may not be aware of how to properly deal with any court proceeding.
For example, University of Texas football star D.J. Monroe was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Monroe, who at 20 years old is still not legally old enough to drink, was arrested while driving on Interstate 35 in Texas and taken to the Hays' County jail. He was released Sunday morning after posting $3,000 bond. No word has been given as to what Monroe's blood alcohol content was at the time of his arrest or what led law enforcement officials to pull him over. The state of Texas, like most states, has a "zero tolerance" policy when it comes to underage drinking, meaning that drivers under 21 are punished for having a blood alcohol concentration of .01% or more, even though the legal limit is .08%. Texas Longhorns head coach Mack Brown has suspended the freshman kick returner indefinitely, and Monroe will most likely face probation, the loss of his driving privileges and heavy fines if he is found guilty. No trial date has yet been announced.
Los Angeles DUI laws, like those in Texas, are very strict in dealing with underage drinking. It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .01% or higher in Los Angeles. It is illegal for drivers under the age of 18 to have any measurable quantity of alcohol in their blood. In such cases the driver does not need to actually be impaired, or "drunk" to be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. In most cases, drivers face the automatic suspension of their driver's license for at least one year. If the driver does not already have a valid license and is convicted of a Los Angeles DUI, then they will face a one-year delay in being able to get their license.
If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, call the attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today. Our attorneys have a combined 50 years of courtroom experience in successfully defending against Los Angeles DUI charges of all types. You do have options; call today to find out what they are. You can reach us at 877-781-1570.
