Experienced Legal Help Following Underage Drunk Driving Charges in North Carolina
Are you under 21 and facing charges of underage drunk driving/DWI? Has your minor child been accused of drunk driving?
Different laws govern the handling of underage DWI versus underage drinking. A knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer can explain your rights, provide assistance and advocate at each step and aggressively defend the charges.
Laura Baker of The Baker Law Firm, P.A., understands your concerns regarding an underage DWI conviction, which can include:
- Driver's license suspension, which will be more lengthy than for a person over 21 years of age. A one-year suspension is common.
- The absolute lack of opportunity to obtain limited driving privileges
- Potential difficulty regarding employment, education and even housing opportunities
Though an underage DWI case can feel hopeless, there are numerous defense strategies that can be applied. For instance, did the police have a legitimate reason to stop you and did the police have probable cause to arrest you? We can also assess whether your constitutional rights were violated.
We can also examine the validity and reliability of Breathalyzer test evidence. If a breath test machine is not properly maintained and calibrated, the reading it produces can be unreliable. Such unreliability of test results can lend the reasonable doubt necessary for a not-guilty verdict.
We have successfully assisted numerous minors following drunk driving charges. To discuss your concerns with an experienced Concord underage DWI attorney, please contact us at 704-706-9308 or 866-943-7966.
