I am often asked as a New Jersey DWI Attorney what can happen if you are arrested while driving underage. If your BAC is greater than .08, which is the legal limit in New Jersey, you will be charged with a formal adult DWI. I advise clients as a New Jersey DWI Attorney that if your blood level is between .01 and less than .08, while technically not over the limit, you would be charged with an underage DWI. The benefit of having an underage DWI is that it does not technically count as a first DWI.
If you have been arrested for drinking underage while driving, contact our experienced New Jersey DWI Attorney.
This informational blog post was provided by Jason A. Volet, an experienced New Jersey DWI Attorney.