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Alaska DUI Laws For Minors

A minor in Alaska is defined as anyone under 21 years of age when it comes to driving under the influence. Alaska has a zero tolerance law that forbid those under the age of 21 from being in control of any vehicle, plane or boat after drinking any amount of alcohol.

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Various Fines For Minors

If a minor is caught driving any type of vehicle and they have been drinking alcohol it can be punished by various fines and community service.

Zero Tolerance For Minor DUI

The Alaska law that covers minors driving under the influence is as follows: Sec. 28.35.280. Minor operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol.

(a) A person who is at least 14 years of age but not yet 21 years of age commits the offense of minor operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol if the person operates or drives a motor vehicle or operates an aircraft or a watercraft after having consumed any quantity of alcohol. A peace officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has committed the offense of minor operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol may:

(1) place the person under arrest;

(2) request that the person submit to a chemical test or tests of the person's breath for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of the person's blood or breath; and

(3) transport the person to a location at which a chemical or other test authorized under (2) of this subsection may be administered.

(b) If alcohol is found in the person's blood or breath, the person shall be cited for violating this section and then released unless there is a lawful reason for further detention. A person who is 18 years of age or older shall be released on the person's own recognizance. A person who is under the age of 18 shall be released to a parent, guardian or legal custodian.

The Crime Of DUI In Minor

The crime of driving while intoxicated in Alaska is called "Driving Under the Influence" (DUI). Alaska's driving under the influence law states that it is not lawful to operate a vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft after drinking an alcoholic beverage, or any intoxicating substance. In Alaska a person is considered impaired if they have a blood alcohol level of .08 or more within four hours of driving. In legal terms this is called a "per se" provision. This a big difference from the law concerning minor as you can see.

DUI Misdemeanor Or Felony