{"id":143,"date":"2016-01-16T23:43:22","date_gmt":"2016-01-16T23:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hallandgreenlaw.com\/?page_id=143"},"modified":"2016-01-20T20:06:34","modified_gmt":"2016-01-20T20:06:34","slug":"driving-after-consuming-alcohol-under-the-age-of-21","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hallandgreenlaw.com\/index.php\/driving-after-consuming-alcohol-under-the-age-of-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving After Consuming Alcohol Under the Age of 21"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”first_element_1″][vc_column width=”2\/3″ enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text]When you\u2019re under 21, strict penalties apply if you\u2019ve had the slightest amount of alcohol and decide to get behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

Zero Tolerance<\/strong>
\nNorth Carolina has a zero tolerance rule for minors when it comes to driving after consuming alcohol. In fact, underage drivers can get a criminal charge as a minor just for smelling like they have alcohol on them.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re under 21, any alcohol in your system is grounds for being charged with Driving After Consuming Alcohol Under the Age of 21.\u00a0 Additionally, you could also be charged and convicted of DWI\/DUI if you were impaired.\u00a0 For teenagers, impaired driving laws are more harsh, come with higher fines and have longer license suspension periods. Plus, many colleges and universities may add punishments that can impact a student\u2019s educational standing and future career options.<\/p>\n

If you are under 21, it is illegal to:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text el_class=”first_element_pic”]\n

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Drive while consuming alcohol<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Drive while any amount of alcohol is in your system \u2013 that includes the smallest trace amount<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Drive while drugs previously consumed \u00a0are in your system, unless lawfully prescribed to you and taken as directed<\/p>\n <\/div>

<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]It is important to distinguish between the charge of Driving After Consuming Under the Age of 21 and DWI\/DUI.\u00a0 If you are under 21, and you consume any alcohol, you may be charged with Driving After Consuming.\u00a0 You do not have to be impaired to receive this charge.\u00a0 However, if you are impaired (either appreciably impaired or you blow a 0.08 or more) you could be charged and convicted of both Driving After Consuming\u00a0and<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 DWI\/DUI.<\/p>\n

Piling on\u00a0<\/strong>Other Charges<\/strong>
\nAn under-aged person charged with driving while impaired is also likely to pick up additional charges that relate to alcohol possession. If the driver is transporting other minors who may have also been drinking or using drugs, additional charges could include:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″]

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Distributing alcohol to other minors<\/p>\n <\/div>

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A minor in possession<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Soliciting alcohol<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Child endangerment law violations<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Moving and vehicle maintenance violations<\/p>\n <\/div>

<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Talk to an Attorney<\/strong>
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Drivers under 21 who have any detectable alcohol or drug concentration lose their license on the spot \u2013 and it may be revoked for even longer.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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If you refuse to submit to a Intoxilyzer test, you may automatically lose your license for one year.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Insurance companies can drop you from a policy or dramatically increase your premiums for three years.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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In addition, penalties for drivers over 21 may also apply to minors if convicted of a DWI.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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An effective defense strategy is often critical to the minor\u2019s future. Contact our team today to discuss your or your child\u2019s situation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_color=”#3276b1″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

Contact us today for a free consultation<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”about_call”]\n

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