Minor in Possession
My friend was pulled over and then given a breathalyzer test. He blew 0.03, but is 19 years old. A letter was sent saying that he must appear in court for two charges: Reckless Driving and Minor in Possession. This is a first-time offense for both charges. What happens now?
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Re: Minor in Possession
What happens now is that hopefully he's smart enough that he needs an attorney to help him through this mess. He's too young to have a criminal record for the rest of his life.
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Re: Minor in Possession
you van probably plead the reckless down. That is a hard offense to probe if you look up the elements. Have him or her call me to discuss. Www.kliszlaw.com. Tim Klisz
Re: Minor in Possession
He needs to retain an attorney immediately to help negotiate a plea deal with the prosecutor, as both of these charges are misdemeanors, and can carry heavy penalties. Please have him contact me if he can afford a lawyer. If not, he needs to call the city/court where he is being charged and ask for a public defender to be appointed to help him.
Re: Minor in Possession
Your friend should have the presence of mind to ask his own questions. Lawyers don't like to waste their time and yours evaluating second-hand accounts of incidents when the defendant is available.
Suffice it to say he's facing a 93 day misdemeanor, one year probation, fines, costs, restoration and oversight fees, all totaling about $2,500, and a 6 month hard suspension of his driver's license.
If he had behaved himself with the officer, he would have gotten a zero tolerance charge instead of the reckless driving. If he's appearing in the 48th District Court (your neighborhood), he could be in for a dark ride.
He needs a lawyer.