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Last Modified on Nov 05, 2025
No parent wants to get the call in the middle of the night that their student has been arrested. Unfortunately, underage drinking, DUIs, and student parties go hand-in-hand on college campuses. What started out as a fun night out for an otherwise good student is now a potentially life-changing bad experience. Without professional legal representation from a reputable underage DUI attorney, your student could lose their current financial aid and be passed over for future scholarships.
Hire a DUI Lawyer With Experience in Underage DUI Cases
Fortress Law Group, LLC, understands that even students with a 4.0+ GPA make mistakes. When that mistake results in a DUI, though, it does not have to be the end of your student’s college career. When you hire a DUI lawyer from our law firm, you can turn your student’s situation around. We use our comprehensive knowledge of Ohio DUI laws to tirelessly and successfully defend student DUI cases.
College Student DUIs
When it comes to underage drinking and DUIs, college students are involved in nearly 19% of accidents due to drunk driving. In fact, among alcohol-related fatalities in college students, DUI is the number one cause of death. Not only is it imperative that parents address their student’s DUI immediately from a legal standpoint, but it is also important that your student understands the consequences of their actions.
Without legal representation, a DUI charge is more likely to result in a conviction. In Ohio, there is no opportunity for expungement of a DUI. If convicted, a DUI will remain on the driver’s criminal record and driving record forever. Having effective and skilled legal representation is crucial.
If a driver is under 21 and convicted of a DUI, immediate consequences include a six-month suspension of driving privileges. They will also be required to take a remedial driving instruction course specifically for juvenile drivers and retake their entire driver’s license exam. They will also need to pay a reinstatement fee when these conditions have been met.
Defense for Underage Drinking and Driving
Because an underage driver needs only to have a blood alcohol content of 0.02 rather than the 0.08 legal limit for drivers over 21, there is a greater chance of challenging the evidence in these cases. The goal of an underage drinking case is to get the judge to grant a request to suppress the evidence if it was obtained illegally or in violation of the defendant’s constitutional rights. It is possible to get these charges dismissed or reduced if the case is handled properly.
What to Do if Your College Student Is Arrested for DUI in Ohio
If your college student was arrested for DUI in Ohio, before you do anything else, call Fortress Law Group, LLC. If your student is scared, they should be, but if you call our firm, they don’t have to be. Our legal team can provide you and your family with the resources, knowledge, and legal advice you need to optimize your chances of improving the outcome of your case.
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