DUI under 21 California follow up? Need Advice

[johnsmith425]

Hi,

I recently was driving a friend who was wasted home in her car. I had drank earlier in the day but felt sober. Anyways, I forgot to turn on the headlights and got pulled over. I went through all the field sobriety tests and passed, and then was breathalyzed, which showed my BAC as 0.03. As I am under 21, this violates vehicle code 23136(a). However, everything I have read seems to show that this is a civil offense and not a criminal one. What can I expect from here on out? I know my license will get suspended for a year, but is this something I have to report to employers or schools in the future? Is there anything I need to know before going into court? I'm trying to avoid hiring a lawyer, broke college student here.

Thanks.

 

[quincy]

Hi,

I recently was driving a friend who was wasted home in her car. I had drank earlier in the day but felt sober. Anyways, I forgot to turn on the headlights and got pulled over. I went through all the field sobriety tests and passed, and then was breathalyzed, which showed my BAC as 0.03. As I am under 21, this violates vehicle code 23136(a). However, everything I have read seems to show that this is a civil offense and not a criminal one. What can I expect from here on out? I know my license will get suspended for a year, but is this something I have to report to employers or schools in the future? Is there anything I need to know before going into court? I'm trying to avoid hiring a lawyer, broke college student here.

Thanks.

If your BAC is not 0.05% or above, you can lose your license for a year but there will be no jail time and you will not have a DUI on your record. It is a violation of the Zero Tolerance law only.

You should not have to report a 0.03% BAC to an employer or a school.

I suggest you consult with a California attorney to see if there is a possibility of having the charge reduced or dismissed.

Good luck.

 

[adjusterjack]

I know my license will get suspended for a year, but is this something I have to report to employers or schools in the future?

My guess is that it depends on the question.

broke college student here.

Yet you can afford to go out drinking.

 

[quincy]

My guess is that it depends on the question ...

Good point.

 

[not2cleverRed]

My guess is that it depends on the question.



Yet you can afford to go out drinking.

Well, someone else might have paid for the drinks...

 

[HighwayMan]

Well, someone else might have paid for the drinks...

Another broke college student, no doubt.

 

[quincy]

He might be after paying his fine.