A recent DUI story that was reported on ABC News shows just how dangerous drunk driving really can be because alcohol can strongly impact an individual's judgement. Earlier this month, a car drove onto the light rail tracks in Tempe, Arizona on the bridge near Mill Avenue. Naturally, the car couldn't make it across the rail bridge that goes across Tempe Town Lake, so police had to come to his rescue and remove the car off of the tracks.
Illegally driving on the light rail tracks to take a short cut across Tempe Town Lake is obviously dangerous and can be seen as a very poor judgement call. The 20-year-old driver of the vehicle was allegedly drunk at the time of the incident. Some witnesses said that sparks were even coming from the young man's SUV. It took over an hour for police to remove the vehicle from the tracks, causing major traffic delays in Tempe.
Police identified the 20-year-old driver as Brayden Linville. He was arrested for driving under the influence and trespassing on the light rail tracks. Across the United States, underage drinkers are typically sentenced to harsher penalties if they're convicted of a DUI. In the state of Arizona, a first-time DUI offender who is under the age of 21 can have his or her license suspended for up to 2 years, according to 1800DuiLaws.com. However, when you are under the age of 21, it is easier to make poor decisions because of a lack of life experiences. These poor decisions based on bad judgment can lead mistakes. An Arizona DUI attorney can certainly help DUI suspects who are under the age of 21 defend themselves in the courtroom, so that they won't receive such harsh sentences.
Related Resources:
- Arizona DUI Law (FindLaw)
- Underage Drinking Continues to Plague Colleges (FindLaw Knowledgebase)
- Contact a Phoenix DUI Attorney (FindLaw)
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