Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina
under age drinking
17 yrs son charged with under age drinking at party officer did not call parents or take him in custody just gave him a ticket and court date what should i do i think someone at station should have at least called the officer left him at party
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: under age drinking
You may want to consult a lawyer that focuses on criminal law, but there may be a Court-related program for underage drinkers, whereby if the Defendant completes a program or course, the charges can be dismissed. I am aware of similar programs for First Offenders with drugs. You may want to consult with the DA's office, or hire a criminal lawyer for more details. The biggest concern is probably your son's record, if he plans to go to college etc. in the future, or if he goes into a profession where he would have to disclose that.
As for the failure to call a parent etc., those are not likely to be helpful in getting the charge dismissed or resolved.
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