Zero Tolerance for Minors

In certain circumstances Mississippi DUI law treats minors (persons under the age of 21) differently than persons of legal drinking age.  If a minor has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02% or more, but lower than 0.08%, penalties may generally be reduced as outlined below.  However, if a minor has a BAC of 0.08% or more she will be treated as an adult. 

• A DUI First Offense conviction for a minor is a misdemeanor and will result in a fine of $250.00, a driver's license suspension of 90 days, and required attendance at one or more alcohol safety education programs.  Additionally, the court may require attendance at a victim impact panel.  The court has discretion over whether to "nonadjudicate" a minor's first offense - if the court does nonadjudicate the conviction it is kept confidential and is removed from the minor's record upon reaching the age of 21.


• A DUI Second Offense conviction for a minor is a misdemeanor and will result in a fine of not more than $500.00 and a driver's license suspension of 1 year.  The driver's license suspension may be reduced if the minor successfully completes alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment.

• A DUI Third Offense conviction for a minor is a misdemeanor and will result in a fine of not more than $1,000.00 and a driver's license suspension lasting either until that person reaches the age of 21 or for 2 years, whichever is longer.  Additionally, alcohol and/or drug abuse counseling is required.

Posted by Kevin W Frye at 10 April 2008, 11:00 PM
Categories: MS DUI Law,Ole Miss
 

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