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Underage DUI Laws in California

Underage DUI has specific laws. California is a "zero tolerance" state in regards to underage drinking and driving. An individual who is under 21 and is found to have a BAC level of .01% or above will be charged with DUI.

There are actually three different criminal offenses related to underage DUI in California:

Blood alcohol level of .01% or greater (California Vehicle Code Section 23136)
a driver under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle while with a blood alcohol concentration of .01% or greater may face driver's license suspension for 1 year.
Blood alcohol level of .05% or greater California Vehicle Code Section 23140)
a driver under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .05% or greater may face a mandatory alcohol education/rehabilitation program, as well as driver's license suspension for 1 year.
Blood alcohol level of .08% or greater (California Vehicle Code Section 23152)
for a driver of any age, having a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater is a criminal offense which may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony and may be punishable by: imprisonment, fines, driver's license suspension, community service, probation, and more. In addition to facing regular DUI charges under California Vehicle Code 23152, a driver under the age of 21 may also face additional administrative penalties under California Vehicle Code Section 23136 and 23140.

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2nd DUI (.12 BREATH)

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DUI Dismissed! No Jail!
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DUI (.22 Breath)

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No Jail! Home on Probation.
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DUI (.11 BREATH)

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No Jail! Case reduced to Reckless Driving.
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2ND DUI (.19 Breath)

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No Jail! Home on Probation.
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DUI (.18 Blood) with minor in car.

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No Jail! Attend Alcohol classes & MADD victim impact panel only.
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DUI with refusal of test, failure to stop & driving with no license.

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DUI Dismissed! No Jail! Case reduced to Reckless Driving.
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DUI (.12 Breath)

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No Jail! Case Reduced to Reckless Driving. Home on Probation.
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DUI (.21 BREATH) with injury to a person.

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No Jail! Attend alcohol program & pay a $500 fine.
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2ND DUI (.23 Breath)

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No Jail!
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Federal DUI (.28 Breath)

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10 Days Jail. No Probation!
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DUI (.17 Breath)

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No Jail!
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DUI (.14 Breath)

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No Jail! 36 Month Probation. 3 Month Alcohol Program.
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DUI (.24 BREATH)

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No Jail!
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DUI (.08 Breath)

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No Jail! 3 Month Alcohol Classes.
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DUI (.14 Breath)

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No Jail! Home on Probation.

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