Are the DWI laws different if the driver is an “Underage Drinker”?
The DWI laws are much stricter for the “underage drinker.” An underage drinker cannot have a trace of alcohol in their system. All the prosecution must prove is that the defendant had a blood alcohol concentration of at least .01% but less than .08%. An underage driver convicted of this violation is required to perform between 15 and 30 days of community service. The underage driver is required to lose his driver’s license for 30 to 90 days. Finally, the underage driver must also attend the IRDC. In summary, an underage driver can be convicted of this charge for only consuming just one alcoholic beverage. A minor is not legally permitted to have even a trace of alcohol in his system.
