Alcohol & Drugs: MIP, MIC, Intoxication MIP 16 year old HELP!

[sullygtstang]

Ok, so heres the story. I am 16 years old and i was with three other 17 year old guys. I was supposed to sleep at my friends house but he was out for the night. So we all had no where to sleep. So we all went into a neighboorhood and parked on the side of the road. We had a few beers and then we all went to sleep in our cars. In the morning we were woken up to a cop knocking on our window. We were all breathalized because there were beer bottles outside of our cars. I resulted in a .046% and I was charged with minor possesion of alcohol. I was sitting in the drivers seat and the ignition was on playing music when the police found us. I was never driving, nor did i intend to; no matter how bad the situation looks. What i would like to know is when i go to court, what should i say and what should i expect the consequences to be. My other friends were taken to jail and i was let into custody of my parents since i was the only 16 year old. I would really appreciate any information as soon as possible.

 

[sullygtstang]

Also, am i going to need a laywer in court or should i represent myself, i am not sure what I should expect as a consequense. PLease help!

 

[sullygtstang]

Also, I live in georgia, so im not sure what the consequences will be in this state

 

[ducs]

First sorry to hear about this . You will have your day in court since you get caught while sitting in a car and in possession of alcohol . Probably you will have to pay a fine + community services + attend abuse treatment class + your driver license might get suspend (this depend on the judge's mercy) for 30days . I am not so sure about the MIP law of your state . If this is your first offense I don't think you need a lawyer . Good luck and stay out of trouble . Your parents lost their trust for you now . And when you facing the judge try to be polite don't yell or talk back it won't do you any good .

 

[sullygtstang]

I appreciate for you to take the time to response. I was also wondering if this will go on my record if I do get my liscense suspended or not. I am hoping to get my law degree someday so i hope this will not affect me. Any more advice you could give me would really help. Once again thanks for the concern and response.

 

[ducs]

Thank you - I think most of MIP law in each state give first offender a break after you complete your probation (fine,com.services,class) they will remove your name from the record . Don't worry too much about your driver license they might take no action or give you restriction . Anyway don't do it again cuz penalty is always tougher for repeaters . you're only 16 don't let your peers pressure you do something stupid but they think it kool. Kid who stays out of trouble is "KOOL" kid .