{"id":10241,"date":"2022-06-18T15:25:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T15:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fkmalaw.com\/?p=10241"},"modified":"2022-06-18T15:25:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-18T15:25:36","slug":"dealing-with-a-juvenile-dui-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/franks\/dealing-with-a-juvenile-dui-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing With a Juvenile DUI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not uncommon for underage drivers or young people who have recently gotten their licenses to take liberties and indulge. This can be a delicate situation, as getting charged for a DUI can go on a permanent record or result in <a href=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/franks\/crystal-lake-criminal-defense\/\">criminal<\/a> penalties.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple DUI Cases are considered misdemeanors, but when it concerns minors, it has the potential to get serious. It is unlawful for adults to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) higher than 0.8. And because a minor is under the legal drinking age, it automatically attracts harsher penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol. This is the same for illegal or even controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or your child has been charged with a juvenile <a href=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/franks\/algonquin-dui\/\">DUI<\/a> case, it is essential to be proactive so that things do not get out of hand. You will need a DUI attorney to defend your case. This article covers possible outcomes and what to expect from a juvenile DUI case.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Penalties for a Juvenile DUI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The punishment for juvenile DUIs differs depending on whether it is a first-time offense or not. Also, if casualties are involved, the case gets more complicated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These penalties often include one or more of the following<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A fine between $500- $1000 for first-time offenders and $2000- $8000 for subsequent offenders<\/li>\n<li>Possible jail time up to six months for first-time offenders and up to two years for subsequent offenders.<\/li>\n<li>Probation and Community Service<\/li>\n<li>45-day license suspension<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory alcohol education program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What to do about a DUI charge <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the case, the <a href=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/franks\/dui-lawyer\/\">attorney<\/a> can suppress a charge before going to court. If the minor was not treated according to due process or was manhandled, the case may be dismissed. A dismissal may also be possible if your attorney argues that there was no probable cause to stop the minor\u2019s vehicle. If a DUI case is dismissed, the arrest will not be on a criminal record.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the police administered a field sobriety test after you were pulled over, your attorney can challenge it and get it out of evidence as these tests are mostly not done correctly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that you have the right to refuse a sobriety test if you are pulled over. While this may affect the duration of your license suspension, it may better your judgment in court.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some instances, a parent may not be allowed custody of the arrested minor immediately. A detention hearing will be necessary for the judge to decide if bail can be posted. The DMV may also take possession of the car, and a parent will have to file and reclaim it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Getting legal representation for a juvenile\u00a0 DUI charge <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need a lawyer to ensure you get a favorable outcome from your <a href=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/franks\/harvard-il-dui-defense-attorney\/\">DUI<\/a> case. The sooner you do this, the better. Be sure to divulge every necessary detail, including priors. This would help build a strong defense strategy for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child needs a DUI attorney, reach out to the law offices of <a href=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/franks\/\">Franks, Kelly, Matuszewich, and Andrle Attorneys at Law<\/a>. We will push for minimal penalties and ensure that this distressing situation is over as soon as possible. Schedule an appointment today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is not uncommon for underage drivers or young people who have recently gotten their licenses to take liberties and indulge. This can be a delicate situation, as getting charged for a DUI can go on a permanent record or result in criminal penalties. 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