Many Tampa Criminal Defense attorneys are asked about minor in possession charges, especially during Gaspirilla and Spring Break in the Tampa Bay area. The overall majority of folks charged with minor in possession of alcohol are high school students and college students. As you can imagine, this is very traumatic and stressful for them and their families as they have their entire future ahead of them. Generally, they’re concerned that this minor criminal charge may result in major implications on their future college and career plans. Florida Statute 562.111 criminalizes the possession of alcohol by folks under 21 years old.
The Tampa Criminal Defense attorneys of Hackworth Law have handled hundreds of this these charges. We pride ourselves in working step by step with our family and client in an effort to resolve this matter as possible. We take special care in these cases to explain the potential implications to the family, student and any other interested or concerned parties, like their university or school. Many universities or schools, especially private institutions, like University of Tampa, initiate internal disciplinary proceedings because of such an arrest, that can result in a variety of disciplinary results, including expulsion.
If you or someone you know has been charged with minor in possession of alcohol, contact the Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys of Hackworth Law for free case consultation. We’ve handled hundreds of this cases, and takes special care concerning and ensuring this cases not affect individual’s future employment or education goals. If you would like to contact one of our Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys immediately, use the “contact us now” tab in the upper right hand corner. We appreciate your time in checking out our Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney blog and look forward to hearing from you.