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Drivers Under Age 21 Arrested for DWI

Winston-Salem Criminal Defense Lawyer Defends Drivers Under Age 21 Arrested for DWI

When your Teenage or College age son or daughter has been Arrested for DWI Stop Wasting Time and Call Attorney John E. Fitzgerald.

A DWI charge is not something to be taken lightly, especially for younger drivers under the age of 21. A driver under age 21 who has been accused of DWI in North Carolina faces harsh penalties and punishments, most notably loss of their driving privileges for at least a year. If you are under the legal drinking age and have been accused of a DWI or if you are the parent of an underage driver charged with DWI, you should strongly consider hiring an experienced DWI defense attorney to represent you. Many underage drivers are charged with DWI. It is easy for a police officer to catch underage impaired drivers. Parents, you should not let your underage driver's mistake or lapse in judgment affect their future for years to come. Attorney John E. Fitzgerald has been representing underage drivers charged with DWI in Forsyth, Davidson, and Davie Counties in North Carolina since 1993. Mr. Fitzgerald relates and works well with drivers under age 21 and to their families and is strongly qualified to give you the help and guidance you need in court.

Other Types Of Underage Drinking Charges Related To DWI

If you are charged with an underage DWI, there are numerous other charges you could face as well. These may include:

  • Purchasing Alcohol Underage
  • Possession Of A Fake ID
  • Underage Consumption Of Alcohol Or Drugs
  • Underage Possession of Alcohol or Drugs
  • Driving After Consuming Alcohol/Drugs Under Age 21
  • Speeding Tickets and Various Minor Traffic Violations

The types of charges that accompany your DWI can depend on the circumstanced regarding your arrest or the traffic stop. All of these charges can add up and cause you to receive large fines and and extended license revocations. Attorney John E. Fitzgerald will investigate and evaluate each and every charge to make sure you are not being falsely accused of a crime you didn't commit.

Will An Underage DWI Conviction Affect My Life?

An underage DWI conviction could stay on your criminal record for the rest of your life and could possibly prevent you from being accepted to the college or grad school of your choice, getting a job, enlisting in the military or a law enforcement agency, or even getting a student loan. Don't let a lapse in judgment strongly affect your future. Hire an experienced and knowledgeable DWI defense attorney to fight for your rights and defend you in court. In some cases, your criminal records might even be able to be expunged, meaning some charges could get erased from your record if you qualify. Hiring a skilled attorney to help you in court and to evaluate your case is the best way to make this happen if it is possible.

If you have been charged with an underage DWI in North Carolina or are the parent of an underage driver who has been charged with DWI and want an effective, experienced DWI defense lawyer to help you. Attorney John E. Fitzgerald has been defending underage drivers charged with DWI and their related accompanying offenses in Forsyth, Davidson, and Davie counties since 1993. He will give you the effective representation you deserve. Call underage DWI defense attorney John E. Fitzgerald today at (336) 804-8058.