Underage Alcohol Consumption
What type of lawyer do I hire to represent my son who was arrested and charged with underage alcohol consumption. He was at a private residence and driving was NOT involved.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Underage Alcohol Consumption
You will want to hire a criminal-defense lawyer. Minor consumption is a Class A misdemeanor if charged in state court. (BTW: Criminal-defense lawyers typically handle felonies, misdemeanors, DUIs, and traffic offenses.)
Re: Underage Alcohol Consumption
Many attorneys should be able to represent your son including criminal defense attorneys and general practioners. The important thing to accomplish is to avoid a conviction being entered on your son's record, and most attorneys should be able to do this.
Re: Underage Alcohol Consumption
You should hire a criminal defense lawyer.