Have you or one of your children been charged with Minor in Possession (MIP) in Lawrenceville? With so many high school and college students in the area, it seems that drinking is simply a rite of passage. The Municipal Court of Lawrenceville aggressively prosecutes Underage Possession & Consumption of Alcohol (UPA) & Minors in Possession (MIP), along with DUI, Possession of Marijuana and having a False Identification. These offenses can cause long term problems and are punishable with fines, fees, probation, license suspension and other requirements of probation.
Lawrenceville MIP Defense Attorney
Georgia State Law says that no person under 21 years of age shall purchase or knowingly possess and/or consume any alcoholic beverage. There are exceptions for those that are served by their parent or guardian in the home under their supervision or for those that are serving or selling such beverages as part of their employment. It is important to know that a person may be charged even though the unlawful substance is not on their person and the substance was not intended for their personal use or consumption.
Experienced Underage Possession of Alcohol Lawyer
Often times, our firm is able to resolve cases for Underage Possession of Alcohol or Possession of Marijuana via negotiations for a pretrial diversion program which may result in the charges ultimately being dismissed. The Municipal Court of Lawrenceville has jurisdiction over traffic offenses, shoplifting and city ordinances that occur within the city limits of Lawrenceville and is presided over by local attorneys who also serve as part time judges. Please do not hesitate to contact our staff to see if we may be of assistance.
To learn more about Chris Adams' practice and representation of youths charged wth underage possession of alcohol, please see this recent article he is quoted in.
