Contact the municipal or justice of the peace court where you are supposed to appear. Most will require you to appear in person to enter a not guilty plea. You cannot have a court appointed attorney for a class C misdemeanor, so you can either hire one or represent yourself. There are some defenses to minor in possession, and I would suggest you read up on Chapter 106 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code if you plan to represent yourself.
No.
Only way would be to convince the judge (or jury) that you weren't in possession of it.
Drug possession even underage, is a severe crime. The penalties can vary based on drug, amount and intent to sell. The penalty can be probation, fines, community service and jail time.
The child is underage and is intoxicated. They are in public, they can be charged if they are drunk. The source of alcohol, legal or not, is of no consequence.
The Michigan statute of limitations for a criminal charge of a minor in possession of alcohol is limited to the minor becoming 18 years old. Once the minor becomes an adult the charge will no longer be valid.
PAULA stands for "Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age" and it is a charge given to individuals who are found in possession of alcohol under the legal drinking age in Iowa City, Iowa. This charge can lead to fines, community service, and possibly a suspension of driving privileges.
My son was charged with underage possession of alcohol in PA. The actual charge was written as "underage drinking", which I think is very unfair. He was offered to serve 20 hours of community service or take a 2 weekend alcohol "rehab" course at the cost of $100. He also lost his license for 90 days. Apparently this will remain on his driving record forever,but not his criminal record. Luckily, due to this being his first offense (and hopefully last!) he was eligible to apply for a limited occupational/school license. This allows him to drive himself to work and college only.
Yes, a minor in possession of alcohol charge in New York State can go on your record. However, New York offers diversion programs for some first-time offenders, which may allow them to complete certain requirements and have the charge dismissed without it appearing on their record. It is best to consult with a legal professional for specific guidance regarding individual cases.
Except for the underage possession of alcohol charge, your age is of no relevance - you are legally an adult. There are no set punishments or sentences for criminal offenses. The court must consider the relevant state law, the facts and circumstances of the offense, and any other mitigating or aggravating factors surrounding the offense. In most (all?) cases, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and minor in possession of alcohol are both misdemeanors. Typically, these crimes are not punished harshly, but generally bring about a fine, community service, and/or probation. However, even as misdemeanors, they can each be punished by up to 12 months in confinement.
Yes, if there are underaged drinkers at a party. Everyone at the party can be arrested. If you are a guest at a party where there are underage drinkers, but you were not drinking and you were not serving alcohol, the police may take you home and speak to your parents, or have you call your parents to come pick you up, but they will not charge you with a crime.
Underage Posession of Alchohol, in most states, is NOT a crime. it is more commonly a violation. only Misdemenors and felonies are crimes. so the UPA charge would probably end up with a fine or maybe some community service or even dismissal.
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