Defending Florida College Students Against Underage DUI Charges
Young people make mistakes. It is quite common for a young man or woman to move out of the house for the first time and enter into college immediately after high school graduation. People under 21 years old, entering college are exposed to a world of alcohol and drug use that they have never before experienced. It is not surprising that they might make bad decisions regarding alcohol and drugs and driving.
Even though these mistakes are understandable, it does not change the law. The charge of underage driving under the influence (DUI) can have serious repercussions. Underage DUI convictions can ruin young people's futures, at a time when they are just getting started. They have their entire lives in front of them, only to have their future educational and career prospects cut out from under them because of one simple mistake.
At the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A., we will represent college students charged with underage DUI. With more than 30 years of legal experience focused on criminal defense, Our Orlando minors DUI charges defense attorneys can help defend your child against these charges. We are willing to represent college students in Orlando, Tampa and throughout central Florida.
The University of Central Florida, the second largest college by attendance in the United States, is a primary area of focus for us in underage DUI criminal defense. However, we will represent college students charged with underage DUI in many local colleges and universities, including:
- University of Central Florida
- The University of Tampa
- Valencia Community College
- Rollins College
- Hillsborough Community College
- Florida College
You Can Be Charged With DUI Even If You Are Not Driving
Although it is wise to pull over if you are driving and realize that you are impaired, it is important to know that this action alone will not save you from DUI charges. Many people are surprised to learn the ironic fact that driving is not an essential element to Driving Under the Influence charges. If you are in your car and in control of your vehicle — even if you are pulled over a safe distance away from traffic — you can be charged with DUI.
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If your child has been charged with underage DUI, it is important to talk with an attorney as soon as possible. Call our Orlando law firm office or contact us online to schedule a consultation with a lawyer from our firm.
