Georgia law makes it illegal for any person under the age of 21 to possess alcohol.  This criminal offense, which is known as minor in possession of alcohol or MIP , can have a very severe impact upon young adults seeking employment and applying to graduate school programs.  In addition, a Georgia minor in possession or MIP conviction can result in the suspension of a driver's license.  You need a lawyer that understands how a Georgia minor in possession (MIP) conviction can impact your future, and you need a lawyer that can help keep this offense from appearing on your criminal and driving record. 

A Georgia conviction for minor in possessions of alcohol (MIP) while operating a motor vehicle will cause a 120-day suspension of the driver's license.  There is no limited driving permit which will permit the person to drive during the period of suspension for a MIP conviction.  Upon a MIP conviction, a person cannot even obtain a limited a driving permit that that would enable them to drive to and from work or school.

MIP while not operating a motor vehicle should not result in a suspension of a driver's license.  However, if the citation is reported to the Department of Driver Services, a Georgia MIP conviction, even if the offense did not occur in connection with the operation of a motor vehicle, it will result in a license suspension.

Our experienced lawyers recognize that in many cases there are multiple ways to avoid a Georgia minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) conviction .  In most MIP cases , we can keep the offense off your criminal and driving record, and we can frequently obtain an expungement if you were arrested.

If you need an experienced lawyer to defend you with regard to a minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) charge or a Georgia underage drinking lawyer, contact our office today for a free consultation. 

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