Chicago Juvenile & Underage DUI Lawyer

Fight Your Underage DUI Charges in California

Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) as a juvenile is a very serious matter that can have lasting effects on your life. In addition to the criminal penalties, a DUI conviction can also result in the loss of your driver's license and/or the loss of your eligibility for financial aid for college. If you are a juvenile or a minor, it is imperative that you hire an attorney to fight your DUI charges. An experienced Chicago DUI lawyer can help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

At Website Examples _ General Legal, our Chicago DUI attorney has handled hundreds of DUI cases. We understand the legal system and know how to navigate it to get the best results possible for our clients. Our Chicago DUI lawyer has the skills and knowledge necessary to help you fight your DUI charges. We will work tirelessly to help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

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Penalties for Juvenile DUI in California

If you are a juvenile and are convicted of a DUI, you could face a number of serious penalties. In addition to the criminal penalties, you could also face the loss of your driver's license and/or the loss of your eligibility for financial aid for college. The penalties you face will depend on the circumstances of your case and whether you have been previously convicted of a DUI.

The penalties for a DUI conviction as a juvenile include:

• First DUI offense—Up to 90 days in jail; $390-$1,000 in fines
• Second DUI offense—Up to 1 year in jail; $390-$1,000 in fines
• Third or subsequent DUI offense—Up to 1 year in jail; $390-$2,000 in fines
• License suspension—1 year for a first offense; 2 years for a second offense
• Ignition interlock device for 1 year for a first offense; 2 years for a second offense

If you are a juvenile, you could face the loss of your driver's license. If you are under 18 years old, you could face a 1-year license suspension. If you are 18 years old or older, you could face a 2-year license suspension. Additionally, you could face the requirement to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle.

You could face additional penalties if you are a juvenile and you have been previously convicted of a DUI. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you could face the loss of your driver's license and/or the loss of your eligibility for financial aid for college. If you have been previously convicted of a DUI, you could face additional penalties, including the loss of your driver's license and/or the loss of your eligibility for financial aid for college.