Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

alcohol posession

My daughter was waiting for her car to be towed. She sat in a friends car to wait. The police stopped and searched the car they were in. There was unopened alcohol bottles in that car and someone had a ''bowl with residue''. She was not arrested, but charged with alcohol posession

and the bowl was mentioned on her court document. Is she in danger of being charged for the alchohol as well as the bowl and the residue. Should she have a lawyer present?


Asked on 5/23/07, 10:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Dmitry Lev The Lev Law Firm

Re: alcohol posession

When you say that she was "charged" and that there are "court documents" it is very important to understand exactly what stage this matter is in. Has there been a summons and arraignment? Has there been a probable cause hearing? Is your daughter a minor? It is very important in any criminal matter to fully understand the proceedings and consequences that this may have on your daughter's future and her record. You are well advised to discuss this with a criminal defense lawyer. Feel free to contact my office for this purpose.

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Answered on 5/27/07, 2:19 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: alcohol posession

I believe that what you have is a police report that mentions all the facts, cites all the persons charged, and as to your daughter there is only one charge.

It is probably unlikely that she will be chared for the "bowl."

I am biased, it is my belief that at a minimum you and your daughter should discuss this with a criminal defense attorney, and review the police documents.

If you have any questions, or want assistance contact me.

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Answered on 5/23/07, 10:58 pm


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