Pennsylvania Underage DUI & Underage Drinking
So you’re under 21 and you’ve been caught drinking. You’re scared. Scared of the consequences, scared of your parents, scared of being kicked out of school – or going jail. Underage DUI and underage drinking penalties in Pennsylvania are no joke. All alcohol cases involving minors are tried at the state’s “High Rate” tier – even if you’ve only had one beer. It’s enough to scare anyone senseless.
Well, you’re not alone. Every year, almost half a million underage people are caught drinking in the state of Pennsylvania. And they’re all just as scared and worried as you.
That’s where we can help. The experienced DUI lawyers of The McShane Firm know how confused you are and can help fight your case. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to answer all of your underage DUI and underage drinking questions. Questions like:
- Do I have to tell my parents?
- That’s your choice. If you are between the ages of 18 to 21, we have no legal obligation to inform your parents about your case. However, if you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign our contract for you. In either case, everything you tell us is held under the strictest of confidence as part of the attorney-client privilege. So don’t worry – we won’t rat you out. Your secret is safe with us. We’re here to help you get out of trouble, not lecture you.
- How much will all this cost?
- In Pennsylvania, all underage drinking cases (unless you refused the breathalyzer or blew higher than a .160) are tried at the “High Rate” tier – meaning your fines could be as high as $5,000. Add that to the cost of mandatory traffic school, plus increased insurance rates, and the cost of a DUI lawyer to help you avoid all that suddenly becomes reasonable. The McShane Firm accepts all major credit cards, online payments, and can even set up time payments in some cases. Give us a call for your free initial DUI consultation and we’ll work it out.
- Will I lose my driver’s license?
- Possibly. If convicted of Underage DUI in Pennsylvania, you could lose your license for up to a year. That’s a full year without the freedom of being able to drive yourself wherever you want. Don’t lose the privilege you worked so hard to get. Call us at The McShane Firm and let us help you keep your license – and your independence.
- Will I have to go to traffic school?
- Only if convicted. All Pennsylvania DUI convictions bring with them mandatory traffic school – evening and weekend classes you have to pay for out of your own pocket. Let The McShane Firm fight your case and keep you from spending more time in a classroom than you probably already are.
- Will I have to serve jail time?
- If convicted – maybe. Regardless of how much you had to drink, the “High Rate” tier of underage drinking cases means you could serve time in an adult jail. Don’t risk it – put the experienced lawyers of The McShane Firm to work fighting your freedom. We don’t give up.
Why You Need The Best
Remember when your elementary teacher threatened you with, “This will go on your Permanent Record?” Underage DUI and underage drinking convictions in Pennsylvania are the same way: they don’t go away. An Underage DUI conviction will follow you for the rest of your life, complicating insurance coverage, job applications, and creating a host of other issues in your adult life. You’re just starting down the path of adulthood. Don’t let one little mistake haunt you for years to come. Put the experienced lawyers of The McShane Firm to work on your case. We promise to fight aggressively for your case, your rights, and your future.
