You’re under 21 and you were arrested for drunk driving and you failed the breath test.
What happens next?
I’m Steve Brooks.
I’m a criminal trial attorney in Massachusetts and I have an office in Boston and one in
Dedham.
I can answer your questions about this subject.
In Massachusetts, the penalties are enhanced for people who are under 21 years of age who
fail the breath test.
In Massachusetts, if the blood alcohol result is .02% or higher the defendant is required
to attend a youth alcohol program.
The program is very similar to the adult 24-D programs, geared towards younger offenders.
It’s important to know that this requirement is in place regardless of the result of the
criminal case.
The registrar of Motor Vehicles will not reinstate the license of a person who is under 21 unless
they enroll in the youth alcohol program.
The person could win their case in court or have it dismissed and would still have to
enroll and complete the program.
Completion of the program is very important for someone who is under 21.
If the driver enrolls in the program but doesn’t finish, the registry will take the license
away for an additional 6 months.
So it’s important once the enrollment is made to follow through with the program.
If the result of the breath test is higher than .08%, then the case is similar to one
as an adult.
Now you’re watching this video because you are under 21 or someone close to you is under
21 and took a breathalyzer and failed it.
I can answer your questions about this subject.
I handle these cases every day.
Call me.
My number is 781-251-0555.
Thanks for watching.