Bucks County Underage Drinking & drug Lawyer
A first-time offense for underage drinking can result in a 90 day suspension of the offender's driver's license. Additional offenses can lead to longer suspensions. Possession of a fake ID may have more serious consequences — potential employers may think twice about hiring someone with a history of possessing false documents.
I am Theodore H. Swan, Jr., a lawyer with years of experience handling cases involving underage drinking, DUI, drug charges and juvenile crimes in Montgomery County and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I work to minimize the consequences of youthful mistakes and to protect the educational and career options of juveniles accused of crimes.
Contact me for a free consultation. Your child's future is important to me, and I will do everything possible to obtain a good outcome in his or her case.
Protecting Your Driver's License and Your Future
A citation for underage drinking (also referred to as Minor in Possession or MIP) requires an effective and immediate response. Before simply paying the fine and accepting the driver's license suspension, talk with me. Whenever possible, I seek to obtain a dismissal of the charge or a reduction to a lesser charge such as disorderly conduct. This can enable the young person to keep his or her driver's license, without affecting the person's educational or career options.
This is usually effective, because in juvenile cases, magisterial judges seek outcomes focused on rehabilitation rather than criminal punishment whenever possible. Even in a second-offense case, a mitigated outcome involving counseling and community service can often be obtained.
Don't risk your child's future over a youthful indiscretion such as underage drinking. I will act with skill and determination to minimize the penalties your child faces and to keep his or her record clean.
Contact Me For a Free Consultation
Call (215) 884-6743 or send an e-mail to arrange for a free initial consultation. I can review your situation and discuss the steps I can take to defend you.
