Reader’s Question:
I am facing serious problems now with two of my sons. The younger one, who is 19 years old, was charged with DUI after consuming alcohol and being involved in a fatal accident. I’ve been arguing with the authorities because they also want to press charges against my older son who is 24 years old for providing alcohol to his younger brother. They said that he was identified by a witness and by surveillance tapes from the liquor store. Can they actually charge my older son because of that?
Janet
Fremont, CA
Your question is very interesting.
Being arrested for DUI can be so upsetting, and being in a vehicle accident while under the influence of alcohol can be so terrifying. But it can be downright devastating knowing that you caused a fatal DUI crash without even being present at the scene.
If your older son bought alcohol for his brother, he could actually face charges related to a DUI car crash even though he was nowhere near the scene of the fatal DUI accident. There is a section in the California DUI law included that provides specific penalties for adults who provide alcohol to someone who is underage (below 21 years old). The California DUI penalties increase in severity if the minor’s drinking results in death or injury. Your older son could face a $1,000 in fines or up to one year in county jail.
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Reader’s Question:
Is there anyway to reduce the years for DUI penalty in California? How long will a DUI stay on my record?
Dexter
Bakersfield, CA
Effective January 1, 2007, any CA DUI offense on your record will appear for 10 years from the violation date. The new law extends the reporting period for DUI offenses from 7 to 10 years for all public requestors, including insurance companies. According to the new law, drivers with DUI occurring within the past 10 years are not entitled to receive a good driver discount.
DUI offense that occurred more than 10 years ago will no longer appear on your public driving record. At then end of the 10-year reporting window, it will automatically be taken off.
As to the reduction of the penalty for traffic violations in CA, the law stipulates various offense penalties according to the circumstances of your DUI and non-DUI violations. For more accurate information, contact the court found on your ticket issued
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