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Disney Star, Billy Unger, Arrested for Underage DUI in California

Posted on Aug 4, 2014 in Celebrity Justice, DUI/DWI

[caption id="attachment_4544" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Photo courtesy of www.tmz.com[/caption] A Disney television star has recently been arrested for driving under the influence in California. Billy Unger, from Disney’s Lab Rats, was stopped by law enforcement officers while cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway. Police report that Unger, 18, was stopped for speeding. Unger was taken into custody once it became apparent that he had been under the influence of alcohol. He was released shortly after the arrest took place. Unger’s blood alcohol content was the legal limit, .08, but that limit does not apply to those who are underage. In California, underage drivers are subject to a zero tolerance for drinking while driving. Louisiana law differs from California. In Louisiana, minors under the age of 21 are not allowed to operate a vehicle when they have a BAC of .02 or above. Minors who break these laws are subject to different punishments than adults convicted of DWI. For underage drivers, a first DWI arrest can carry some penalties. Fines include $100 - $250 and the driver must complete a substance abuse program in addition to a driver improvement program. If an underage party is convicted of a subsequent DWI fines can increase to $150 - $500. In addition, the minor could be looking at jail time of 10 days to three months. The sentence can be suspended if the offender serves at least two days in jail and participates in substance abuse program as well as a driver improvement program. Complete suspension of jail time may also be obtained if the guilty party agrees to 80 hours of community service. If you or your child has been arrested for an underage DWI, call Bloom Legal today. We fight for our clients to ensure that their rights are protected. Call 504-599-9997 or email us info@bloomlegal.com to schedule a legal consultation with one of our attorneys.

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