Defending Underage Drinking Charges in the Bay Area and Oakland
A juvenile convicted of underage drinking and driving loses his or her license for a year. Additionally, local courts may assign other harsh penalties simply because the defendant is underage.
If you or someone you love has been charged with underage drinking, an experienced lawyer can drastically affect the outcome of your case. Attorney Tom McKenna has over 24 years of experience defending juveniles charged with crimes. For a free consultation in our Walnut Creek law office, call 925.933.7500 during business hours, 925.407.5359 after hours, or contact us online.
Zero Tolerance
California has a zero tolerance law, meaning it is illegal for any individual under the age of 21 to drive with a .01 blood-alcohol level or above. If convicted of an alcohol offense, a juvenile will most likely lose his or her license for one year.
Find out more about our juvenile crimes practice.
Juvenile Court vs. Adult Court
In California, an individual becomes a legal adult at the age of 18. However, the drinking age is 21. In most cases, an individual under the age of 18 charged with DUI will be tried in juvenile court. Similarly, an individual 18 or older will be tried in adult court. Choosing a lawyer who is familiar with both courts is a critical move on behalf of the individual facing charges.
Experienced Juvenile Defense
Attorney Tom McKenna has over 24 years of experience defending juveniles throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Oakland. Today, he defends juveniles charged with underage drinking and DUI/drunk driving, exploring a variety of options to minimize the penalties or seek a dismissal. He is proactive in presenting the court with options that both families and prosecution can support.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
To find out more about our juvenile DUI and drug charges defense, contact our Oakland-area law office online, or call 925.933.7500 during business hours, 925.407.5359 after hours.
