JUVENILE COURT
What happens if I am a juvenile arrested for a Sacramento DUI?
If you are a juvenile and arrested for a Sacramento DUI your case will be heard at the B.T. Collins juvenile center. The case will begin with an arraignment will you, or your attorney, will enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. The court date listed on your citation is the first arraignment in your Sacramento Juvenile DUI case. This court date is mandatory. As a juvenile, all court hearings will be mandatory for you and a parent.
What will happen to my license if I am arrested for a Sacramento DUI?
The Department of Motor Vehicles can suspend your license for up to a year if you are under the age of 21 and arrested for a Sacramento DUI. To oppose this automatic suspension you can request an administrative per se hearing and have a hearing officer through the Driver’s Safety Branch of the DMV review the validity of your arrest. If you are under 21 and arrested for a Sacramento there is a zero tolerance policy, meaning that the DMV will suspend your license if you have a BAC of .01% or higher. If your license is suspended you can apply for a critical needs license. This license will allow you to drive to and from school and work, as well as to and from an alcohol program. If you plead guilty to a DUI through the Sacramento Juvenile Court they will send an abstract to the DMV imposing additional license restrictions.
Should I hire an attorney if I am a juvenile arrested for a Sacramento DUI?
No matter what the circumstances of the Sacramento DUI arrest you should always consult a qualified Sacramento DUI attorney. Whether you are being charged with the DUI or not, it is essential to your license to contact a competent Sacramento DUI Defense Lawyer.
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