Underage DWI

The Cochran Firm

Anytime a person that is below the legal drinking age of 21 consumes alcohol and decides to drive in the state of Texas, he/she may be charged with underage DWI.  Underage DWI is a crime that many juveniles throughout the state commit.  In fact, it is reported that people below the age of 21 account for 11% of all DWI arrests that are made in the state each year. 

All too often, young adults think that they can have a few drinks and drive without getting caught.  However, Dallas law enforcement is very vigilant and is always on the lookout for drunk drivers, which has led to countless drunk driving arrests state-wide.

Underage DWI & Breath Testing

Once a person who is below the age of 21 is pulled over for suspected DWI, he/she will be asked to take a breath alcohol test just like an adult.  If the young driver has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02% or higher, he/she will be arrested for underage DWI, whereas an adult driver would need to have a BAC of 0.08% to be arrested for driving while intoxicated. 

Underage DWI Penalties

When people who are below the age of 21 are charged with underage DWI, they may be sentenced with many different legal penalties if they are convicted.  Underage DWI convictions can lead to jail time, fines (totaling thousands of dollars), probation and mandatory drug and alcohol treatment.  People who are charged with underage DWI may also lose their driving privileges if they are found “guilty” after their ALR hearings.  With the penalties being so adverse, it is important that young adults weigh the consequences and obtain the services of an experienced Dallas DWI defense lawyer, like the lawyers at The Cochran Firm.  

Dallas Underage DWI Defense Lawyers

The Cochran Firm has immense experience helping those who have been charged with underage DWI in Texas.  If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated, contact our Dallas DWI defense lawyers today!