Can a juvenile minor go to jail for an alcohol related driving offense?
Yes. The law classifies a first offense DUI and other alcohol related driving offenses as delinquent conduct indicating a need for supervision. This means that a juvenile convicted of a first offense DUI can be placed on probation or committed to the Texas Youth Commission for confinement. A minor between 18-20 can be sentenced up to 180 days in jail on the third conviction for DUI or the first conviction for DWI. However, a police officer who charges a minor with DUI is not required to arrest them. They may issue a citation with a court summons. Don’t take chances with your child’s future. Be sure you have the best possible representation to protect your child against the Texas Courts. Contact Douglas Wilder, your Texas DWI attorney today.
