The Zero Tolerance Law is a law that is focused on deterring and disciplining (punishing) those under the legal drinking age of 21.

There are a number of ways which an underage drinker may lawfully be identified and cited, such as in:

• A traffic stop related to a violation.

• Contact at a sobriety checkpoint.

• Contact at a crash site

• Or through consensual contact with the driver.

In any of the above mentioned situations, if at any time during an interview or review of the individuals drivers license the officer suspects the driver has been drinking, the officer is authorized to administer a Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST).

At this point, the officer must decide if there is probable cause to make a standard DUI arrest (a BAC of .08 or higher). If the officer rules out probable cause for a DUI arrest, they can then determine if a zero tolerance violation has occurred.

To determine a violation of the zero tolerance law, the office normally uses Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) device. If two breath samples produce BACs of .02 or higher, an arrest for a violation of the zero tolerance law usually occurs.

If you are charge with a Zero Tolerance Infraction or Driving Under the Influence (DUI), you should immediately contact an experienced Orlando Zero Tolerance Infraction Attorney (lawyer) at Cohen Battisti by calling (407) 478-4878 to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your Zero Tolerance Infraction or DUI Defense legal matters.

Orlando Zero Tolerance Infraction Attorney Harvey Cohen, and Attorney Donald Southerland, vigorously for the rights of individuals charged with Zero Tolerance Infraction and Driving Under The Influence - DUI - Offenses, throughout Central Florida and other types of Criminal Defense Cases.

Contact an experienced Orlando Zero Tolerance Infraction Attorney (lawyer) at Cohen Battisti at (407) 478-4878 to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your Zero Tolerance Infraction or DUI Defense legal matters.