Legal Question in DUI Law in Virginia

posession of alcohol by minor

Im 19 and i received a possession of alcohol by minor ticket. What kind of charges will i receive?

My name is not on the ticket, my faters name is but the officer said my parents did not have to find out able the ticket, I would just have to go to court. Will they have to throw it out if my name is not on the ticket. Also the officer had put the wrong eye color of my eyes on the ticket. does this matter if its wrong?


Asked on 6/17/08, 1:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: posession of alcohol by minor

No, the defects on the ticket can easily be corrected by the prosecutor on the day of trial. Possible penalty for this violation is a mandatory fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service and suspension of your driving privilege for six to twelve months and a record of conviction for a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Better see if you can get a lawyer to represent you in the matter in order to minimize the possible adverse consequences for your future.

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Answered on 6/17/08, 3:56 pm


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