Possession of Marijuana and Underage Possession of Alcohol
Possession of Marijuana/Underage Possession of Alcohol
Though they are both illegal activities, marijuana use and the possession and use of alcohol by minors are very common. Many accused offenders, therefore, are surprised to learn that penalties for these offenses are high:
- The Virginia legislature has recently stiffened penalties for underage possession of alcohol. Penalties can include a $ 2,500 fine, loss of your driver's license for 12 months and even jail time.
- First offense possession of marijuana can result in up to 30 days in jail, a fine and a mandatory six-month license revocation.
If you have been accused of marijuana possession, or the possession of alcohol as a minor or underage college student, the Richmond, Virginia, crimina and trafficl defense law firm of Chucker & Reibach can help. We have practiced criminal defense law for over two decades, and have helped hundreds of people accused of alcohol- or marijuana-related offenses.
Have you been accused of possession of marijuana? Has your son or daughter been accused of underage possession of alcohol? The criminal defense lawyers at Chucker & Reibach can help. Call us at 804.335.0836 or 866.676.3154 or contact us online.
We have taken numerous cases involving marijuana and underage alcohol possession to court. The commonwealth of Virginia must show physical or constructive possession of these substances, and prove the accused knew the character of the substance. We can argue that you should not be held responsible if a friend owned the substance, or that you are not guilty just because you owned the vehicle in which marijuana or alcohol was found.
Even if you are found guilty, we can help. Courts are allowed to take these matters under advisement, and to defer judgment under some circumstances. We can request that compliance with substance abuse classes or community service should result in dismissal of charges. In fact, if your child is under 18 years old, the court is required to dismiss possession of alcohol charges if your child complies with court conditions and as long as no harm resulted from the alleged criminal behavior.
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If you have been charged with marijuana possession or underage possession of alcohol, contact our firm. We offer free initial consultations, accept credit cards, offer Spanish language services and are conveniently located in the Fan area of Richmond. Contact an attorney online, call us at 804.335.0836 or toll-free at 866.676.3154.
