The Arizona Republic reports that the Arizona and Surprise chapters of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) met to discuss ways of preventing underage drinking earlier this week. A two-hour event held at the Northwest Regional Library in the town of Surprise shed light on tactics to prevent teens from alcohol consumption and DUI arrests.
Many Arizona residents might not be familiar with how a DUI arrest works for those who aren’t of drinking age. The truth is that many teens caught with driving under the influence usually face enhanced penalties. When a person under the age of 21 is charged with a DUI, then that person can face serious consequences with a class 2 misdemeanor, according to ARS 4-244.33.
With the state’s zero-tolerance rule, even a blood-alcohol level of .01 can lead to a DUI charge that can result in 2 years of probation, high fines, and the installation of an ignition interlock device. If the driver is under the age of 18, a licence can be suspended for two years. Individuals ages 18-20 can have their license suspended for 60 days. Yet even teenage DUI suspects have the right to see an Arizona DUI attorney so that they can be properly defended in court.
The SADD organization gives educational information and resources specifically to teachers, parents, and officials to prevent alcohol consumption around minors. SADD members say that active parenting is key when it comes to underage drinking prevention.
Jessica Smith, Arizona SADD coordinator told the Arizona Republic, “What parents may not realize is that children say their parents’ disapproval of underage drinking is a key reason they have chosen not to drink.”
Related Resources:
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Be SADD When it Comes to Drunk Driving (Phoenix DUI Blog)
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Underage Drinking Continues to Plague Colleges (FindLaw KnowledgeBase)
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Look For a Phoenix DUI Attorney (FindLaw)
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