What is Not a drop and Vanessa’s law?
“Not a Drop” means that someone under that age of 21 is not allowed to drive a vehicle with any amount of alcohol in their system. That means that if they are pulled over and have their breath tested, even if the result is only .01, they will be charged with underage drinking and driving.
Vanessa’s law went into effect in 2004, one year after Vanessa Weiss was killed in a car accident when she was the passenger in a vehicle of an unlicensed 15 year old driver. Vanessa’s law bars individuals under the age of 18 from obtaining a driver’s license if they are in a crash related traffic violation, or if they receive a DWI/DUI or a DWI/DUI related offense (Open Bottle, Underage Drinking and Driving, etc..). These individuals are not allowed to obtain a license until they turn 18, and even then they are first required to be on a provisional license.
If your child is facing a criminal charge of DWI/DUI, or one relating to an accident, call the experienced attorneys at Gerald Miller, P.A. today to set up a free consultation. These charges are very serious and can affect your child for years to come. The attorneys at Gerald Miller, P.A. will take the time to sit down with you and your family and figure out the best strategy for this difficult situation.
