Has Your Teenager Been Charged with Possession of Alcohol by a Minor?

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Are you Under 21 and Have You Been Charged with Possession of Alcohol by a Minor in Connecticut?

 

If so, Read our Frequently Asked Questions BEFORE you mail in the summons form with the $200 fine.

If you got a ticket you will LOSE YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE if you pay the fine!

Connecticut law provides that is a Connecticut minor is charged with possession of alcohol in violation of Connecticut General Statutes 30-89 (C.G.S. 30-89) the DMV must suspend the driver's license upon notice from the court that the fine was paid.

There are multiple legal and factual defense to the charge.  While it may seem that the easiest thing to do it to pay the fine, the truth is that such a payment can have serious, long term repercussions.

For example:  A 17 year old mails in the ticket and pays the fine without telling her parents.  When her license is suspended, she drives to school and is cited for talking on her cellphone while driving.  Because her license is under suspension for an alcohol related offense, she must serve a mandatory minimum 30 days in jail! 

Contact our firm today to discuss how we can assist you in defending against this charge.  Our skilled attorneys regularly handle alcohol related charges in court throughout Connecticut, and can help resolve your case for you or your child.