Musca Law Juvenile DUI

Most people who live in Florida know that the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .08 for the purposes of driving under the influence (DUI) cases. What many if not most people do not know is that Florida has enacted a “zero tolerance” policy regarding DUI by those drivers under the age of twenty-one. This policy was the direct result of the states realization that many alcohol related incidents involved minors. Thus to combat that rising issue, the state mandates that any minor whose breath test results reveal a .02 BAC or higher is subject to immediate arrest for juvenile DUI. If you or your child has been charged with this particular type of DUI, contact Musca Law as soon as possible to discuss all of your available options.

The consequences of this type of  DUI in Miami can be particularly bad and they can affect every aspect of a young person’s life for decades to follow if not handled properly and in a timely fashion. Dealing with the problem early is of paramount import, and a Miami DUI attorney can greatly increase your chances of mitigation of the case. There are many options that can be examined for individuals in this position, ranging from pre-trial intervention to suppression or exclusion of certain pieces of potentially damaging evidence. In many instances, successful Miami DUI attorneys can fight the DUI charge itself, by arguing against the admissibility of important and possibly damaging evidence.

Issues involved with getting license reinstated

On its own different level, a typical DUI case carries with it some civil driver’s license sanctions. Drivers are subject to vehicle-forfeitures and can often lose their driving privileges for up to six months. The first step, though, is to immediately contact a Miami DUI lawyer who can and will be able to arrange for a formal review hearing. During that process, Musca Law will stay with you and fight the license suspension and present the appropriate evidence in your favor. It is often possible to overturn the suspension, and-or receive a temporary license. Regardless of the outcome, Miami DUI lawyers will tell you that this process is a vitally important part of your fighting of the DUI charge.

Although juveniles face tougher standards, the standard of care required of officers is also greater. There are many defenses that a skilled, competent, and experienced attorney might use to either fight the charge altogether or to push for a lesser charge (plea bargain down). Oftentimes, deal making can save a juvenile from the very ugly blunder that would have otherwise been on his or her record for years if not forever. This can also save thousands of dollars in insurance costs that accompany a conviction for juvenile DUI.

It is important for both minors and their parents to understand and contemplate clearly these risks and contact Musca Law immediately for advice on how to handle the situation.