Newnan Underage Drinking Attorney
“We were just having a little fun.” “I’m only 19 years old.” “What can they really do to me?” All these defenses are of little help when charged with underage drinking. If you’ve been charged with drinking alcohol under the legal age of 21, you need an effective Newnan underage drinking attorney from Kam, Ebersbach & Lewis, P.C. to build a genuine legal case to fight the charges against you in court.
The law in Georgia regarding underage drinking
It is illegal in Georgia for anyone under the age of 21 to possess alcoholic beverages. While you may think this charge can’t be much more than a slap on the wrist, in reality, it can have some serious consequences, including:
- Suspension of your driving privileges
- A black mark on your record, impeding your ability to seek certain jobs and apply to university programs
- Court fines
- Hours of community service
- Attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
An underage drinking conviction in Coweta County can trigger a 120-day license suspension. Even an underage drinking offense unrelated to driving may incur license suspension if the citation is reported to the Department of Driver Services.
How we can help
There are a number of ways to avoid a conviction for underage drinking. Our attorneys can help keep your record clean, preserving your ability to pursue future educational and employment opportunities. If you have been arrested, contact our highly specialized Newnan DUI lawyers for assistance with getting your record expunged. Our attorneys have many years of experience fighting underage drinking charges. We use our extensive research and legal advocacy skills to find flaws in the prosecution’s case and possibly avoid a conviction. We can work to minimize your charge and thereby avoid much of the negative impact on your record. Throughout the process, our Newnan underage drinking attorneys listen to your concerns and keep you informed of your case’s progress.
Let our experienced Newnan underage drinking lawyers safeguard your precious future
Your greatest achievements are ahead of you. Don’t let a mistake take you off the track for future educational and career success. Contact our Coweta County underage drinking lawyers at (770) 251-7100, or schedule a free consultation online about your underage drinking case. We serve clients throughout Coweta County, Newnan, and the Atlanta metro area.