Defense Against Underage DUI and Possession Charges
Have you ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time? It is that easy — just sitting on the beach, enjoying a sunset with some friends and before you know it you have a charge for underage possession of alcohol because your buddy had a case of beer. In Virginia, a charge of underage possession of alcohol is taken very seriously. It is treated like a drug offense.
If you are convicted of underage drinking, or get an underage DUI, you could face a heavy fine and up to a year in jail. You will lose your driver's license, and you will be required to go to substance abuse counseling and treatment. It could even affect your job search down the road. Employers want to see a clean record.
If you're in the military, the harshness of the penalties for underage drinking depend on your commanding officer — but regardless of the punishment, you will not be in their good graces. If you are a college student at one of Virginia's several universities, you may also face disciplinary action from your school.
You need an attorney who understands the ins and outs of Virginia criminal defense and will do everything they can to get the charges against you dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. Contact a Norfolk underage drinking defense lawyer at Myers & Myers for a free consultation. Ignoring the charge or trying to handle it yourself could make it worse. Call to schedule a free initial consultation at 757-583-1879 to learn more about your rights and your options.
From Out of State? Get an Experienced Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
Whether you're in the military, a college student or just visiting one of Virginia's several cities on the coast, if you're from out of state Virginia's laws apply to you while you're in Virginia. It is important for you to retain a Virginia criminal defense attorney to help you understand the charges for minor possession of alcohol against you and how to fight them.
After you have returned home, we can work with you from a distance to help guide you through the Virginia court system. If you need to come back to Virginia to face charges we will work hard to get the charges dismissed.
Experienced Attorneys With You From the Start
At Myers & Myers, we will take the time to sit with you to hear your side of the story. What happens with your case really depends on the facts. If you were at a party and the officer gave everyone a ticket, that is different from being charged with possession while walking down the street.
In Virginia, a minor in possession of alcohol could mean that you were drinking or just that you had alcohol in your possession. You can be charged either way. We will do what we can to get charges reduced or dismissed so that you can put this behind you with as little damage as possible.
Contact a Norfolk and Virginia Beach underage possession of alcohol lawyer at Myers & Myers today.
