Can you be convicted of DUI if the results of a blood or urine test are positive for a controlled substance that you are not prescribed, even if the drug does not impair your ability to drive?
Whether to refuse the breath test in a DUI case and, if so, how to refuse is one of the most frequent topics that I am questioned about. This article addresses this important issue.
Georgia law makes it illegal for any person under the age of 21 to possess alcohol. This criminal offense, which is frequently called a Georgia underage drinking charge or minor in possession of alcohol (MIP), can have a very severe impact upon young adults seeking employment and applying to graduate school programs. In addition, a Georgia underage drinking or minor in possession (MIP) of alcohol conviction can result in the suspension of a driver's license or privilege to drive in Georgia. If you or someone you care about is charged with underage drinking or minor in possession (MIP) of alcohol, you need a Georgia underage drinking lawyer that can help keep this offense from appearing on your criminal and driving record.
A Georgia conviction for underage drinking or minor in possessions of alcohol (MIP) while operating a motor vehicle will cause a mandatory 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 or underage drinking conviction while operating a motor vehicle. If you are convicted of underage drinking or minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) while operating a motor vehicle and you turn 21 during the period of suspension, you will still not be able to obtain a limited driving permit. 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.
Underage drinking or 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 underage drinking or Georgia minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) conviction. In most underage drinking or 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 Georgia underage drinking charge or Georgia minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) charge, contact our office today for a free consultation. Our Georgia minor in possession (MIP) of alcohol lawyers can help.
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