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Are there any special considerations or concerns for an underage (under 21) or teen DUI arrest?

April 26, 2017arrest concerns considerations DUI special teen underage

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Are there any special considerations or concerns for an underage (under 21) or teen DUI arrest?

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According to Massachusetts DUI Laws, there is a “zero tolerance” policy for minors driving after drinking alcohol. Minor or underage drunk driving charges are taken very seriously. The Massachusetts legal limit for minors is .02 BAC. There may also be other license issues if the driver had a junior operators license. Under Melanie’s Law, if you refuse the breath test as an under 21 driver, your license is suspended for 3 years. (It is a 5 year suspension for a 2nd offense under 21).Also, if you are under 21 and fail the breath test with a BAC result of .20 or higher, you will be required to attend a 2 week inpatient alcohol education program if you are found guilty.Make sure your attorney lays out all the possible consequences for a DUI conviction or CWOF, including the effect of a criminal record, and registry & license considerations, if you have a teenage or under 21 Mass DUI case. Also see my MA underage OUI laws page.