Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
My 19yr old on was arrested for underage consumption. He has never been in any trouble. Does he need a lawyer?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Do you want the best chances that this one incident won't end up as the only negative on his record and history? That is your answer.
Yes, I believe that he needs an attorney. Even if the judge places him on probation there may be some effect on his driver's license. I would never go into court without an experienced attorney. See my website for further tips: www.lawrencelewispc.com.
Definitely!
He could go to jail and pay fines, but additionally he could ruin his job prospects for life with a criminal conviction, and may lose his right to drive a car.
While there is no guarantee of a good outcome with a lawyer, a better outcome is likely. A lawyer will be able to explore all the options such as deferred dispositions and so on that might help. Make sure he gets counsel well before the court date.
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Best of luck to your and your family.
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