While underage drinking is sometimes accepted in society as a necessary evil of growing up, the state of South Carolina takes it very seriously. Minor in possession, underage drinking and underage drunk driving charges are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. As a minor, if you are caught with alcohol or an illegal substance, whether you were consuming or not, you are facing significant charges that can have a lasting impact.
South Carolina Student Alcohol and Drug Charge Attorney
At Law Offices of Jonathan M. Harvey of Columbia, South Carolina, we are equipped to handle cases in the juvenile law system. These courts are very different from that of the adult legal system, and it is important there you have a defense customized to the way this system operates. We have extensive experience in these areas and can provide your child effective defense against the charges at hand.
In addition to underage drinking charges, minors often face charges of underage DUI. The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) standard is much lower for underage individuals than for adults. Typically, after consumed any alcohol, there is a good chance of an underage DUI charge, irrespective of the condition of the minor.
We will work to isolate the charges and fight each one on its own merits. We will review the details of the DUI stop to find violations of your rights, regardless of your age to work for the best possible result.
Columbia Underage Drinking and DUI Attorney
With access to information, including personal information, more readily available than ever to potential employers, an underage drinking or minor in possession charge has the power to impact your future for years to come. It is important that you take these charges seriously and take the necessary steps to fight them.
We can also guide you through the process of getting an expungement of the charges from your record.
To fully understand your situation and the circumstances involved, we provide clients with a free initial consultation. To arrange a meeting with a skilled drug crimes defense lawyer, please call us today at 803-779-3363.
