Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorney ◦ Underage Drinking ◦ Consumption of Alcohol by Minors
If you have been cited as a minor in consumption of alcohol in Pennsylvania, contact experienced criminal defense attorney George M. Sere in Philadelphia to schedule a free initial phone consultation. Your underage drinking charge will not go away on its own.
A lawyer who has experience with this area of the law has the knowledge and skills necessary to help you obtain a favorable outcome such as dismissal of charges, probation or a diversionary alternative to criminal penalties, such as enrollment in an alcohol abuse treatment and rehabilitation program.
Underage drinking is a criminal charge that, by definition, applies only to minors. The drinking age in Pennsylvania is 21. As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, " Pennsylvania is one of 11 states whose minimum drinking age has been 21 since the 1930s." Whether a young person (20 years old or younger) is driving while under the influence of alcohol or simply drinking wine, beer or whiskey in a public or private place, criminal charges may be brought.
If your underage drinking charges coincide with an auto accident in which you were the driver and other motorists or passengers were injured or killed, your legal situation is much more serious. For this reason, you are strongly urged to seek advice and counsel from an understanding defense attorney with years of experience.
Discuss your underage drinking charges with attorney George M. Sere. Explore your options, know your rights and entrust your legal challenge to an advocate you can trust after you have received a minor in consumption of alcohol citation. Contact attorney George M. Sere.
