Baltimore and Annapolis Drinking Misdemeanor Attorney
Long gone are the days when our society didn't think it was a big deal when a minor had a few drinks. Today, police raid house parties with breathalyzer machines in hand and arrest anyone who registers even a trace amount of alcohol in his or her bloodstream.
My name is Jim Crawford. For the past 18 years, I have defended high school and college students in Baltimore, Catonsville, Annapolis, Bel Air and throughout Maryland who have been charged with drinking-related offenses, including DUI.
What Is Underage Drinking or Minor in Possession?
It is illegal for anyone to possess or drink alcohol if they are under 21 years of age. If your child is found to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02, he or she can be charged with underage drinking. If your child is driving, he or she can be found guilty of driving under the influence with a BAC of .02. The legal limit for adults is .08.
Minors are often intimidated by police and provide incriminating information when they have no legal obligation to do so. For example, when stopping your child, a police officer may ask if he or she has been drinking. If your child answers that he or she had a few beers, that could lead to criminal charges because a small amount of alcohol can result in a BAC of .02.
Unfortunately, underage drinking and minor in possession are misdemeanors, which will result in a criminal record. My goal as your child's lawyer is to prevent a mistake from having lifelong consequences.
Contact Me
If your child is charged with underage drinking or minor in possession, contact me, Maryland criminal defense attorney Jim Crawford, before you talk to police or anyone else. I am available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I offer a free initial consultation. To contact me, call 443-701-4525 or 866-635-0623.
