Underage DWI Charges in Belmar
A 20-year-old was charged with underage DWI and underage alcohol possession in Belmar last week. The driver allegedly struck a parked car on Belmar Avenue in Belmar, New Jersey just after 1 a.m. on May 15, 2009. Police said that the driver was playing with his Ipod when his 2000 Honda collided with a 1998 Ford on the side of Belmar Ave. Police investigated and found the driver to be under the influence of alcohol and in possession of a partially consumed six pack of beer.
This can have a significant impact on this young man's life. If his breathalyzer readings came back above .00%, he can be found guilty of underage driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey. Further, if his blood alcohol content (BAC) was above .08%, he can also be charged with adult DWI. However, it appears from the Asbury Park Press article that he was only charged with underage DWI and underage possession of alcohol. Thus, it leads me to believe that his breathalyzer readings came back above .00% but below .08%.
