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UNDER AGE 21 DUI IN MARYLAND : THE BASICS
Generally, in the United States a person must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcohol. Because of this restriction, states such as Maryland have passed additional legislation to prevent underage drinking and driving. Under, for example, Maryland's zero tolerance alcohol laws, drivers under age 21 must adhere to much harsher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limitations than a person who has reached the legal drinking age of 21. As with most states, Maryland law grants little leniency when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired(intoxicated) [DWI]; particularly when a case involves underage ( under age 21) drivers.
To be blunt, in Maryland a person under age 21 can be arrested for DUI even if he or she is driving with a small amount of alcohol in his or her system. Under Maryland law, underage drivers are considered legally impaired once their BAC reaches 0.02% or higher. Regrettably, this means that mouthwash and similar products that contain alcohol can cause an underage driver's BAC to reach the legal limit. Thankfully, however, if you are charged with DUI after using these types of products, you may be able to challenge your arrest in court.
It should be noted that if you are convicted of underage (under age 21) DUI, you may face the same penalties as an adult. Under Maryland sentencing guidelines, a first-time offense carries up to $1000.00 in fines, a 120-day MVA driver's license suspension, and a one-year jail sentence. Of course, the penalties increase with each additional conviction of DUI or DWI.
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