Teenagers receiving Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges are not as uncommon as we think. Many parents across the United States have had to deal with a teenage DUI, and national statistics suggest that 25 percent of all vehicle crashes involve a drunk driver who is underage. In recent years beginning from 2014, the Center …
Kids, Drugs, and the Juvenile Justice System One of the most common criminal charges a teenager can face in the state of Texas is drug possession. In most cases, the teen may be in violation of the law without even knowing it. Parents may also not realize or be aware of how legislation applies to …
Driving under the influence (DUI) is regulated at the state level and most states impose harsher penalties on drivers younger than 21. Since these individuals cannot legally drink and tend to be new drivers, states want to send a strong message that deters repeated illegal behavior during later years. State penalties for DUI typically include …