Minors caught drinking and driving in Scottsdale can expect Zero Tolerance
by
Aaron Black • August 23, 2016
As with most states drinking under that age of 21 is against the law. In Scottsdale, Arizona if you are under the age of 21 and you have been arrested for drinking and driving, you can expect your license to be suspended in addition to possible jail time and fines. The license suspension is for 2 years regardless of the amount of alcohol in your system. As we all know the current blood alcohol content (BAC) for adults over 21 caught drinking and driving is .08% however, for minors it’s simply a zero tolerance situation as even the smallest amount of alcohol in your system.If you are a minor please heed warning and never drink and drive or for that matter don’t ever get into a vehicle with someone who has been drinking.
If however you have been stopped and are suspected of drinking see below.
- Immediately ask for a lawyer
- Respectfully refuse all field sobriety tests. Contrary to popular belief, you have the right to refuse the field sobriety test (PBT) as it is only used by the police to obtain a probable cause to arrest you and it is not admissible in court. This does not cause a suspension.
- If you are arrested and the police want blood or a breath sample at the station or DUI van always ask to speak with a lawyer first. Also, ask to speak with your parents if you are under 18.
- If you refuse to give blood or breath pursuant to Admin per se/Implied consent your license will be suspended for 1 year. Arizona’s Implied Consent law states that if you are arrested lawfully by an officer who has grounds to believe that you have been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, then you automatically consent to taking a breath, urine or blood test to determine your blood alcohol (BAC.)
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About the Author
Aaron Black is the founder and sole attorney of the Law Office of Aaron Black. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, his DUI and criminal defense law firm provides legal services to people who have received felony or misdemeanor charges from the state.
Aaron has developed a strong interest in defending people who have been arrested and received criminal charges for driving under the influence. With his professionalism and knowledge of Arizona DUI and criminal law, he has acted as a check and balance on the police, prosecution and courts and has protected a great number of his clients from excessive and unfair sentencing.Along with DUI defense, Aaron handles a range of other criminal matters, including aggravated assault, burglary, domestic violence, drug possession, drug trafficking, fraud defense, insurance fraud, sex crimes and white-collar crime.
After graduating college in 2003 from the University of Arizona, Aaron decided to pursue a law degree. He followed a family long tradition and went to the University of South Dakota School of Law where he pursued his goal of becoming a criminal defense lawyer.
After passing the Arizona and South Dakota bar exams, Aaron joined the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender where he defended hundreds of people charged with serious criminal offenses. His work as a public defender helped him sharpen his litigation skills and gave him a unique insight into the Arizona criminal justice system.
Over the course of his 15-year legal career, Aaron has spent a considerable amount of time in both Arizona justice, municipal, state and federal courts. He has argued over 50 jury trials, tried over 100 bench trials and has become one of the highest-rated criminal and DUI defense attorneys in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. He has received a 10/10 rating from the legal directory Avvo because of his legal background and successful case record. Since 2014, he has received the Super Lawyer rating for his work as a Phoenix DUI and criminal defense attorney.
You can review Aaron’s Attorney Bio page for more information about his background, education and experience as a Phoenix DUI and criminal defense attorney.
