The True Effects of an Underage DUI Charge
Driving under the influence, or DUI, is a charge given to someone who a police officer believes is driving while impaired due to some intoxicating substance, especially alcohol. When a person is convicted of driving under the influence, the consequences can be severe and long lasting. This is true for adults, but can be even more accurate for those who are caught drinking and driving underage. Every day in the United States, 27 people are killed because someone made the choice to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 20 percent of...
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