Knowledge of All Legal Options for Dealing With Alcohol Offenses in Illinois
Although most people now have a sense of how serious a DUI conviction is at any age, the impact of other alcohol-related charges on a young person's future is not well understood. A wide array of under-21 offenses can have severe consequences ranging from driver's license suspension to jail time and a criminal record that may limit future educational and career opportunities for many years to come.
Unlawful Possession? Caught With Fake ID?
If you or your minor child is facing an Illinois under-21 DUI charge, there is no question that you should seek the most qualified legal representation available. It can be just as critical to speak with an attorney about legal options for dealing with charges such as:
- Unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor, sometimes called minor in possession or "MIP," which in many cases will bring a three-month to one-year driver's license suspension and other penalties
- Public consumption of alcohol or similar charges of "drinking in public"
- Possession of false or altered identification — an increasingly common offense with ready availability of fake IDs from Internet sources, and a charge that does not require police to prove the holder ever used that ID to purchase or consume alcohol
Get the Practical Legal Counsel You Need to Make Sound Decisions
Focused 30-year lawyer Elroy C. (Sandy) Sandquist has broad life experience and a commitment to open communication about alcohol use and abuse with young people and their parents. He has extensive experience assessing potential consequences of underage drinking arrests, whether charged as local ordinance violations or misdemeanors. When you turn to Mr. Sandquist, you can benefit from:
- Aggressive defense against serious alcohol-related charges that were brought unjustly
- Exploration of any opportunity to obtain deferred prosecution if a young offender has a clean prior record — which may enable a case dismissal after performance of community service and eligibility for expungement so that a one-time indiscretion by your child does not follow him or her for years to come
Consult an Experienced Palatine Drinking Ticket Attorney: 888-674-1211
Illinois state laws and local ordinances intended to curb underage drinking have become far stricter in recent years, and they are constantly evolving. Please do not face a charge that could seriously harm your future without counsel. Instead, contact a Cook County underage drinking defense attorney at Molohon, Sandquist & James, LLP, for a free consultation.
