Underage Drinking — Furnishing to Minors
Effective Representation for Alcohol-Related Offenses
The serious consequences of alcohol offenses should not be overlooked. Criminal sanctions range from loss of driving privileges to possible jail time, and a conviction may have collateral consequences for college entrance, employment or loans. The potential penalties demand that you have an experienced attorney address your case.
Contact the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, for a free consultation to discuss your specific case. We represent both adults and underage clients in the Harrisburg/Cumberland County/Dauphin County area and surrounding counties, including many Penn State/State College students.
- Underage drinking — On a first offense, a citation for underage consumption of alcohol carries a three-month driver's license suspension, whether or not the person was in a car at the time. On a second offense, the suspension is one year.
- Underage DUI — Drivers under the age of 21 can be charged with driving under the influence at a BAC of .02 or greater (any alcohol in the blood). Enhanced penalties apply at BAC levels of .10 and .16.
- Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor — This is a jailable misdemeanor, and can apply to college students who are over the age of 21 and provide liquor to their underage friends or parents who provide alcohol for an at-home party. Additional criminal charges and civil liability are possible if the underage drinker injured someone while driving.
- Other Alcohol Offenses: Public drunkenness, open container, attempting to purchase liquor by a person under 21
Arrange a free initial consultation at 866-794-0873 if your son or daughter is accused of an underage offense, or you are an adult charged with a Pennsylvania alcohol offense. Our knowledgeable lawyers have 23 years of experience in criminal defense, with notable results in DUI and related matters.
