Underage Drinking Legal Defense in Pennsylvania
65 Years of Criminal Defense Experience in Harrisburg and Millersburg
The consumption of a drink or two by an underage drinker can seem like a minor offense but can quickly lead to serious charges and consequences. A conviction for underage drinking can lead to:
- Fines
- Loss of driving privileges
- A criminal record and subsequent problems with employment and educational opportunities
The law takes underage drinking seriously. It is wise to do the same when you or your child faces underage drinking criminal charges.
At the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, law firm of Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, LLC, we are local attorneys providing experienced criminal defense legal help to communities throughout central Pennsylvania. Do you have questions regarding the purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of alcohol by a minor? Our lawyer team includes a former prosecutor and former public defender, as well as a former juvenile hearing examiner. Together we have handled thousands of criminal cases, and are fully familiar with the legal issues involved in defending your legal rights.
Have you been accused of underage drinking? Has your minor child been charged with buying, drinking or transporting alcohol? Contact Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, LLC at 717-827-4074 or 800-491-9506 for experienced legal help.
The state can work to make your underage charges stick using a broad range of approaches. In addition to using a preliminary breath test (PBT), prosecutors are allowed to pursue a conviction by:
- Inference
- Witness testimony
- Breath odor in conjunction with a Breathalyzer
We can work to question police tactics, question witnesses' statement and, in some instances, pursue a pre-adjudication disposition. For more information regarding underage drinking charges and your rights, contact our firm.
Contact Us
If you face underage drinking charges, contact the experienced criminal defense law firm of Shaffer & Engle Law Office, LLC. We provide free initial consultations, are available for evening and weekend appointments and operate two offices for your convenience. To contact us, call 717-827-4074 or 800-491-9506.
