If charged with DUI but not convicted, will insurance rates go up?
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If charged with DUI but not convicted, will insurance rates go up?
My 17 year old son received a DUI under the juvenile offender act, wherein the blood alcohol level is much lower than for an adult – .08 for adults and 02 for juveniles. My son blew a .063 and he will receive probation, fines, DUI classes, and the care program as punishment but will not be convicted for his charges unless he violates his probation. He can apply for expungement in 6 months. Will our insurance go up to high risk due to this being he will not be convicted?
Asked on September 22, 2011 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your son has been arrested for driving a motor vehicle under the influence but he is a juvenile where he will not receive a conviction per se but receives probation, fines and classes where any criminal record will be expunged, most likely your automobile insurance rates will not climb in my opinion.
The only caveat is that if his driver's license has been already suspended by your state's department of motor vehicles, then there is a good chance that your insurance carrier will find out about the reason for the suspension and if so, the insurance premiums will rise.
Hopefully your son has learned a valuable lesson and knows the dangers of drinking and driving.
Good luck.
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