Drunk Driving: A Serious Charge for Teens
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
According to statistics, nearly 70% of teenagers have already consumed alcohol - whether hard liquor, wine, or beer. Even if it’s illegal to sell these beverages to minors, still, there are irresponsible people doing it.
In fact, many teens have been caught for DUI (driving under the influence). Also, more than 3,000 teens die of drinking and driving every year. Why does this happen?
Most of the time, teens succumb to peer pressure. Since parents do not allow them to drink at home, they resort to drinking in parties and neighborhood hangout. And because of inexperience with alcohol, they often consume more than they could handle. Therefore, they’re intoxicated while driving home.
The 18-year-olds record the highest crash rate. Apparently, they feel that they’re indestructible, especially if alcohol is in their blood.
Though alcohol limit is usually between .08 - .10, most states apply zero tolerance laws to teen drivers. So if teenagers are caught with any blood alcohol level (BAC), he or she will immediately be arrested by the police and charged with DUI.
Take note that this is a serious offense. So when this happens, consult a DUI lawyer right away. Lawyers can give help and legal assistance. They can be found online through numerous websites and lawyer listings.
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