History has taught us that young people are more prone to mistakes. Fortunately, in addition to the standard tools of fighting a charge, juvenile offenses and some offenses involving those under 21 offer additional avenues for securing a dismissal short of having a trial.
It is estimated that just over half of Ohio’s 18-20 population—about 280,000 young men and woman—consume in any given month. Despite the frequency of underage alcohol purchase and consumption, it is still a crime that can bring serious consequences that can leave a permanent stain on a promising future. The most frequent offenses we defend involving underage offenses include:
Most of our clients have little or no criminal history and demonstrably high character, and depending on the court and prosecutor, we are often able to utilize these strong points for a conditional dismissal. Further, these cases often contain constitutional violations or evidentiary concerns that may prevent the state from securing a conviction.
Always cognizant of protecting our client’s future, we analyze every component of a case to prevent a conviction. Contact us to see how we can help.