“Telling a teenager the facts of life is like giving a fish a bath.”
Arnold H. Glasow

The facts of life? Teenagers are “swimming in it” more than parents know (as the Arnold Glasow quote would suggest). Teenagers often face the same issues that adults face, without the benefit of experience to know how to process it all. In some areas teens face more challenges than adults. Take driving fatalities, for example.

Surprising Teenage Driving Statistics

San Jose Teen DUI Lawyer And Santa Clara Teenage Driving Law Attorney

Studies show that U.S. teenagers are four times more likely to be involved in a fatal car crash than adults over 20. In fact, car accidents are the number 1 cause of teenage death in the United States. Of note, two times as many teenage males are injured or fatally wounded in car accidents as teenage females. (Statistics courtesy of the State of California).

It’s no wonder that regulators are trying to do something to help protect teenagers (even from themselves). Underage alcohol use can be a contributing factor to these statistics. When teenagers drive under the influence of alcohol, the risk of fatal injury increases dramatically.

• Studies show that the affects of all levels of blood alcohol content (BAC) on teenagers are stronger than in adults.
• DUI crashes kill about 8 teenagers every day.
• Even though teen drivers only make up 6% of the overall licensed driving population, as much as 20% of all alcohol-related crashes end in teen fatalities

Juvenile DUI Charges

If your child has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you need to enlist the advocacy of an experienced juvenile attorney. Each story is unique and presents challenges that you should not have to face alone. Let Wesley Schroeder help you and your family pursue the best possible outcome in your case.

Call (408) 277-0377 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with our firm and let us get started on your case today. Our skilled and proficient counsel is available so that you can have the highest quality representation for you and your family.