Delaware Underage DUI & Possession Attorney
Defense For Individuals Under 21 and Charged with Drunk Driving (DUI)
If any individual is charged with a crime, it can stay with them for the rest of their lives. This is especially the case when the accused is an underage or minor individual charged with DUI (drunk driving). His or her entire future may be in jeopardy. It is important to take swift action to protect your future or the future of your child.
When facing DUI and possession criminal charges that are leveled against a child or individual who is under the age of 21, or 18, turn to me, attorney Kevin P. O'Neill. I am a skilled criminal defense lawyer who cares about his clients, their children and their futures. I am committed to fighting for your rights at every stage of the case to see that the punishments against you are minimizes or that the charges, if possible, are dismissed. Contact me at my Wilmington office today to discuss your rights.
Underage DUI is a serious offense. Not only are you possibly facing DUI or DWI charges, but underage drinking charges as well. As an experienced drunk driving defense attorney, I am committed to providing aggressive representation to individuals who are under the age of 21 and have been caught operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Teens and college students are often peer pressured into drinking, just to go along with the crowd. What the crowd may not realize is that getting behind the wheel after drinking can have devastating consequences. A large blemish may be left on your record for many years, your driver’s license may be taken away until you turn 21, and jail time and fines are always possible punishments for drunk driving. I am an experienced lawyer that ready, able and willing to take these charges head on and fight for your rights.
A conviction on a DUI charge or possession charge may result in your suspension or expulsion from school if you are in high school or college. It may also affect your ability to obtain a residence and acquire funding for school. To prevent or minimize any punishments or future affects of an underage DUI or possession charge, it is important to get in touch with an experienced criminal defense lawyer who has experience handling cases on behalf of minors and college students.
Take immediate action to protect your future. Crimes involving minors and juveniles under the ages of 18 and 21 need to be taken very seriously. Call my Wilmington office today at 302-622-9500 and schedule your free initial consultation. Together we can determine the best way in which to deal with your underage DUI or possession by a minor charges. I can also assist in dealing with driver's license revocation or suspension issues.
Kevin P. O'Neill, Attorney at Law • Wilmington, Delaware • Contact Me