Underage DUI California - 23136

[angelsfan89]

I am a 19 year old male attending the CSU. Last night I was stopped after exiting a drive-through because someone had "caled 911 to say people were drinking in the back of my truck." I had allowed people in the back of my truck, but only while in the drive-through chute. I realize that this is still illegal.
To make a long story short, 15 minutes later I was cuffed in the back of the cruiser for blowing a .038. The arresting officer told me that I was clearly not drunk and showed no signs, but he had given me the test as a precaution.
When back at the campus police station I asked him what the penalties would entail, and he told me that I would lose my license for one year. I asked him if there was any way to obtain a limited or restricted license, since my job requires me to drive. He told me that the DMV could issue me a restricted license as long as I could show necessity. He assured me that it was usually not a difficult process.
My question is regarding Section 13353.8 CVC. On the back of the DS 367M sheet it says near the bottom that "DMV will not issue critical need restricted license to a person under the age of 21, if the person violated 23136." Is this the case for me? Can I still obtain a restricted license and continue to work?
Thanks.
-K

[FlyingRon]

To my knowledge about three years ago they decided to ban hardship licenses for underage drinking suspensions.

Hopefully one of the Californians on the group can give you a better answer.

[angelsfan89]

Thanks Ron. Anyone know if there's any way to keep a license for work/school purposes?

[CourtClerk]

Originally Posted by FlyingRon

To my knowledge about three years ago they decided to ban hardship licenses for underage drinking suspensions.

Hopefully one of the Californians on the group can give you a better answer.

You are correct Ron, at least as of the last time I clerked in traffic court (2 years ago)... Carl will know for sure, as I'm sure if DMV policy has changed in the last couple of years, his agency was notified.

[CourtClerk]

Originally Posted by angelsfan89

Thanks Ron. Anyone know if there's any way to keep a license for work/school purposes?

Not a chance last I checked. California has gotten very strict on minor in possession/ minor in consumption laws.