Source: http://thejqlawfirm.com/2017/02/01/underage-possession-of-alcohol-%C2%A74-1-305/
Timestamp: 2017-10-23 00:47:38
Document Index: 560678549

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 16', '§ 18', '§ 9', '§ 9', '§ 4', '§46']

Underage Possession of Alcohol | Jurach, Tacey & Quitiquit, PLC
Underage possession of alcohol is a charge that we see regularly in Caroline, Chesterfield, Goochland, Henrico, Hanover, and all over the metro-Richmond area. Whether it be a high school party in Hanover or college party in downtown Richmond there are a lot of temptations for minors to have a drink, before they reach the legal age. A conviction for underage possession can follow you for the rest of your life.
LET OUR EXPERIENCE, HELP YOU IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL
Each of our lawyers has spent time both prosecuting, and defending people with all types of drug charges. When dealing with a charge like possession of alcohol you want an experienced attorney to review your case. Our lawyers have helped many clients who have been charged with underage possession of alcohol. Each case is different and there are many factors that go into preparing a defense to your charges. There are many things to consider when preparing a defense to underage possession of alcohol. That is why it is important to talk to an Attorney who has handled these cases before.
PENALTIES FOR UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL IN VIRGINIA
The punishment for underage possession of alcohol can be very harsh. There is not a standard disposition for underage possession of alcohol. Virginia law looks to a number of factors to determine punishment the most important being age and previous interactions with the court.
B. No person under the age of 21 years shall use or attempt to use any (i) altered, fictitious, facsimile or simulated license to operate a motor vehicle, (ii) altered, fictitious, facsimile or simulated document, including, but not limited to a birth certificate or student identification card, or (iii) motor vehicle operator’s license, birth certificate or student identification card of another person in order to establish a false identification or false age for himself to consume, purchase or attempt to consume or purchase an alcoholic beverage.C. Any person found guilty of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor; and upon conviction, (i) such person shall be ordered to pay a mandatory minimum fine of $500 or ordered to perform a mandatory minimum of 50 hours of community service as a condition of probation supervision and (ii) the license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of any such person age 18 or older shall be suspended for a period of not less than six months and not more than one year; the license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of any juvenile shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of § 16.1-278.9. The court, in its discretion and upon a demonstration of hardship, may authorize an adult convicted of a violation of this section the use of a restricted permit to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of subsection E of § 18.2-271.1 or when referred to a local community-based probation services agency established pursuant to Article 9 (§ 9.1-173 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1. During the period of license suspension, the court may require an adult who is issued a restricted permit under the provisions of this subsection to be (a) monitored by an alcohol safety action program, or (b) supervised by a local community-based probation services agency established pursuant to Article 9 (§ 9.1-173 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1, if one has been established for the locality. The alcohol safety action program or local community-based probation services agency shall report to the court any violation of the terms of the restricted permit, the required alcohol safety action program monitoring or local community-based probation services and any condition related thereto or any failure to remain alcohol-free during the suspension period.D. Any alcoholic beverage purchased or possessed in violation of this section shall be deemed contraband and forfeited to the Commonwealth in accordance with § 4.1-338.
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