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New Lenox Underage DUI Defense Attorney

As a parent, you’ve likely taught your child the dangers of underage drinking, especially drinking and driving. You don’t expect to be in a situation where your child has been arrested for an underage DUI, and you’re worried about how you can protect them. How will this affect their life? How will a conviction impact their future?

These are normal concerns to have. Underage DUI charges come with serious consequences, just like they do for an adult. At PGO Law Firm, I represent minors throughout Illinois facing DUI charges with compassion and aggression. I understand that one mistake in a child’s life shouldn’t define their future. I fight to help protect your child’s rights and minimize the penalties against them.

Understanding Illinois’ Zero Tolerance Laws

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death for teenagers and underage drinking and driving can put them at even higher risk of a fatal accident. In Illinois, there is a zero-tolerance law when it comes to underage drinking and driving. Any driver under the age of 21 can face serious DUI consequences if they are found to have any amount of alcohol in their system while driving.

The zero-tolerance policy is even harsher for underage drivers. While the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of 0.08% still applies to underage drivers, minors may be arrested and face serious penalties if they have a BAC reading anywhere over 0.00%.

Penalties For An Underage DUI In Illinois

The consequences for underage DUI are incredibly serious. They can impact your child’s life in many ways, well into their future. The penalties for an underage DUI are as follows:

  • First-time underage DUI offense
    • Driver’s license revocation of at least two years
    • Potential prison sentence of at least one year
    • Maximum fine of $2,500
  • Second underage DUI offense
    • Driver’s license revocation of at least five years
    • Mandatory imprisonment of five days or 240 hours of community service
    • Potential prison sentence of one year
    • Maximum fine of $2,500
  • Third underage DUI offense
    • Driver’s license revocation of at least ten years
    • Potential prison sentence of up to seven years
    • Maximum fine of $25,000

These are the common legal consequences of an underage DUI. However, there are other consequences your child may face. DUI convictions may impact college applications, financial aid, job opportunities and other future endeavors. An underage DUI may change your child’s life forever, which is why it’s crucial to work with a skilled underage DUI attorney who knows how to stand up against these charges.

With my years of experience and knowledge of the law, I’m ready to advocate on your child’s behalf. Through negotiation or litigation, I will aim to drop or minimize the charges and consequences against your child to protect their future.

Call Today For A Free Consultation

If your child is facing serious underage DUI charges, it’s time to call an underage DUI defense lawyer. I’m familiar with these cases and understand the severity of the consequences your child might incur. Let me help you during this difficult time.

Call my firm today at 630-912-5051 to schedule a free consultation or send an email online at your convenience. I proudly represent clients throughout New Lenox and Illinois.