Teens sometimes get into trouble. They might play their music too loudly or get into fights at school. One thing parents never want to find out is that their newly licensed teen has been drinking and driving. Not only is drinking underage illegal, but drinking and driving is illegal as
Underage drinking and driving is a very serious crime that can have significant impacts on your entire future. Think about how difficult it might be to have to tell a possible employer that you have a criminal record because of an underage drinking and driving conviction. You could face the
Unless you happen to be an adult who favors a stern and uncompromising criminal law outcome for an offender in every instance, you likely view that some lenience should logically attach to sentences meted out to youthful offenders in Colorado and elsewhere. And, candidly, it’s not hard to see why
Teens have many driving restrictions imposed on them, and many of those restrictions are for good reason. For instance, did you know that teens in Colorado have a passenger limit? For the first six months of a teen’s license, there can be no passengers under the age of 21 in
Underage drinking may seem like something that everybody does and no one cares as long as it’s in a relatively safe environment, but the law does not always see it that way. It is true that very few individuals actually wait until they are 21 years of age to taste
Underage drinking can get a minor into a lot of trouble with the law. As a parent, you may be looking into ways to talk to your child about underage drinking, so you can try to prevent any underage arrests or drinking-related issues. It’s important to be clear and open
People who haven’t yet reached the legal drinking age of 21 years old can face very serious charges if they are found driving after consuming alcohol. These charges can mean that your entire life is going to change because of one seemingly small mistake. We know that sounds harsh, but
Teens who get behind the wheel and drive drunk are taking a very dangerous risk. They risk getting into an accident that could harm them, their passengers or other drivers on the road. Even if nothing happens, a traffic stop could lead to penalties from the police; these punishments can
It is a commonly known fact that most people don’t wait until they are 21 years old to consume alcohol, but it doesn’t mean that it is legal for people who aren’t yet 21 to enjoy a drink. Being caught drinking by a law enforcement officer is bad enough by
Youths who are involved in illegal activities, such as underage drinking and driving, often have risk factors that tip the tables of likelihood toward delinquent behaviors. On the other side of the matter are the protective factors that can help the juvenile to stay away from delinquent behaviors that can
