Top Chesterfield VA Underage Possession of Alcohol Attorney

Underage possession of alcohol cases are taken seriously by the Chesterfield County VA authoritiesVirginia law 4.1-305 criminalizes the possession, purchase, or consumption of any alcoholic beverage, such as liquor, wine, and beer, by those under the age of 21. Underage possession of alcohol is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense. Chesterfield County Police and other law enforcement agencies aggressively enforce this law. Law enforcement has a no-tolerance policy for underage drinking. Contact an underage possession of alcohol attorney who specializes in defending Chesterfield County cases. NOTE: An arrest is NOT a conviction!

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Best Law Firm 2024 Riley Wells Attorneys at Law - Traffic Ticket, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a prominent local Chesterfield County VA criminal law defense firm. Our lawyers represent clients accused of Underage Possession of Alcohol before the Chesterfield County Courts. We will help you understand the allegation you are facing, the possible defenses of your case, and the consequences of a conviction. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. Our attorneys will examine the facts and circumstances surrounding your arrest. We will be looking for defenses to your case. We represent clients before the Chesterfield Courts every week. Our firm has been positively reviewed more than any other law firm that defends criminal cases in Chesterfield VA. We can help!

Chesterfield VA Underage Possession of Alcohol Attorney Client Reviews

Patricia GonzalezArcilla a month ago- I contacted Riley for an underage consumption of alcohol case which he solved superbly. He explained to me everything I needed to know before court and reached the best deal we could have asked for to the prosecutor. He cleaned all the criminal records and the treatment was excellent all the time. If I ever have an issue again, I would contact him with any doubt. I highly recommend his services.

Linda a month ago- I contacted Riley and Wells for an underage drinking charge, and other complications. We are extremely happy with the outcome, as well as the treatment we received from Mr. Wells and his office staff. In every instance they were efficient and professional, responded to phone calls in a timely manner, and treated us with kindness. Would recommend without reservation

Virginia Underage Possession of Alcohol Penalties – Chesterfield County

  • Maximum 12 months in jail
  • Maximum $2,500 fine
  • 50 hours of community service
  • Random Testing
  • Loss of driving privileges
  • Permanent criminal record

Driving After Illegally Consuming Alcohol

Chesterfield VA lawyers specializing in underage possession of alcohol defenseDriving a motor vehicle by persons under the age of 21 after illegally consuming alcohol is a criminal offense according to Va. Code 18.2-266.1. This violation is often referred to as a baby DUI when the driver under the age of 21 has a blood alcohol level of 0.02 but less than 0.08. The DUI law criminalizes operation of a motor vehicle in cases of blood alcohol evidence of 0.08 or higher. Note: A person weighing 120 pounds can reach a 0.02 percent blood-alcohol level after having one drink in one hour.

Possession of False Identification

possession of a fake id or false identification in chesterfield county va can lead to criminal chargesPossession of a fake ID is not an alcohol violation; however, in many instances young offenders in violation of Virginia’s alcohol laws are also in possession of a fake or fraudulent identification. Virginia Code 18.2-204.2 makes it is illegal for any person to possess a fictitious driver’s license or other official identity card. As such, the accused may be facing two criminal charges for underage possession of alcohol and possession of a false identification.

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11/10/2015 | Updated 3/27/2024