Minor in Possession

Seattle-Tacoma Minor in Possession Attorneys / Lawyers  

Aggressive, Respected, Experienced Representation
throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties

If you or your child has been charged with Minor in Possession of Alcohol you need to know the penalties and the options available.  It might not be as bad as you think.  Talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S.  The phone call and first consultation are free.

After Hours call: 253-653-9899

The possession or consumption of alcohol is illegal for anyone under age 21. Law enforcement and prosecutors take the charge seriously - especially when the minor is driving or is causing a disturbance.

• Minor DUI: The bar is set lower for minors who drink and drive. A blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02 is all it takes for a charge of Minor Operating a Motor Vehicle After Consuming Alcohol. The sentence can also include time in jail time and fines and may affect the minor's driver's license.
• Protect your rights: No matter how small the charge may seem, it is important to know what the consequences can be - including both the immediate consequences and the long-term consequences. Our law firm will protect your rights, inform you about the Minor in Possession law and advise you about the steps you should take.
• Investigate the charges: At Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S. we don't just accept the government's version of events. Our lawyers work to know more about your case than anyone working for the police or prosecution. If there are irregularities in the evidence, or if we believe that it was obtained improperly, we will challenge it and, whenever possible, have it excluded. This initial work places our clients in a more powerful position during plea negotiations, and gives us a stronger case should we need to go to trial. Ask Yourself: Why did the police investigate the situation? Was there probable cause to stop, detain and/or arrested? What actual evidence is there or alcohol consumption and was the evidence properly obtained? Talk to your defense attorney about the circumstances and the factors that led up to the arrest for minor in possession of alcohol.

Representation throughout the state of Washington: The lawyers at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., have represented persons throughout the state of Washington, from Vancouver to Bellingham, and Ocean Shores to Chelan. We appear on a regular basis in every court in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, including the King and Pierce County Superior and District Courts, and the Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue Municipal Courts. In fact, our lawyers aggressively represent persons on almost every court calendar in cities from Kent to Kirkland, Lakewood to Seatac, as well as Sammamish, Kenmore and Milton, and we regularly appear in the courts for the cities of Renton, Redmond, Bothell, Duvall, Kenmore, Shoreline, Tukwila, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Auburn, Fife, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Lynnwood and Everett.

After Hours call: 253-653-9899

Free Initial Consultation: At Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, the first phone call and first meeting are free.

If you have been arrested for minor in possession of alcohol, make sure you have a criminal defense attorney by your side defending your rights and preparing your defense. Call Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., and talk to a lawyer now.

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Disclaimer: This information is not intended as legal advice or as a guarantee of the outcome of any future case. This is because every case has unique facts, and no one can ever guarantee results. Furthermore, this information does not establish an attorney client relationship. Any reliance on information contained herein is taken at your own risk.