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Minor In Possession

Wilmington Delaware Minor In Possession Lawyer

Underage Possession Lawyer In New Castle County Delaware

The legal drinking age in Delaware is 21. Getting caught with alcohol in your possession is a very serious crime in Delaware. You can be arrested for underage possession of alcohol or, minor in possession. Being caught intoxicated while underage, attempting to buy or acquire alcohol or possessing alcohol is a crime that will have serious ramifications on your academic future, your driving privileges and your ability to get and maintain employment.

If you have been caught with alcoholic beverages in your possession in New Castle County Delaware, Kent County Delaware or Sussex County Delaware please call me, Delaware Minor In Possession Lawyer Kevin P. O'Neill at 302 622 9500. Or, email a Delaware Minor In Possession Attorney by clicking here. With many years competently and successfully handling Minor In Possession and Underage Possession cases in Delaware I have the skills and experience to effectively represent you. I am aware of the fact that you are a good person and just made a mistake. I will convey that to the prosecution and help you to the best of my ability.

Potential Minor In Possession Law Exceptions In Delaware

The state of Delaware has several exceptions to underage possession laws. They are:

  • Possession or consumption of alcohol in connection with any religious service is legal
  • Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages given to you by members of immediate family, i.e. parent, legal guardian or spouse, within the confines of those family members homes is legal in Delaware.

Penalties For Underage Possession Conviction In Delaware

If you are arrested and ultimately convicted of a minor in possession charge in Delaware there are a number of legal and financial consequences you will have to face. If you are arrested at, and attend, the University of Delaware you may also face sanctions imposed by the university. For a first offense MIP you will have you driving privileges suspended for 30 days unless you were drinking and driving. If you were drinking and driving the penalties are much more severe. If you do not have a drivers license in Delaware you will be fined $100.00 for the first offense. The monetary amount of the fines increase with each subsequent offense.

Contact A Newark, Delaware Minor In Possession Attorney

Working with a Delaware Minor In Possession Lawyer is a good way to protect your rights, your future as well as your reputation. I will do everything in my power to protect your rights every step of the way. Call me, Delaware Juvenile Defense Attorney Kevin P. O'Neill at 302 622 9500. You can also email a Newark Delaware Criminal Defense Attorney by clicking here. I have ample experience serving those charged with juvenile offenses throughout Delaware. I will effectively defend your rights while attempting to keep the negative consequences of your pending minor in possession charges to a minimum.

I proudly serve those accused of juvenile crimes throughout New Castle County, Delaware Kent County, Delaware and Sussex County Delaware. Within these counties I serve all cities, towns & suburbs in including, but no limited to, Wilmington, Newark, University of Delaware area, New Castle, Pike Creek, Hockessin, Bear, Glasgow, Claymont, Brandywine, Talleyville, Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Harrington, Kenton, Little Creek, Seaford, Georgetown, Millsboro, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Laurel, Delmar and Dagsboro.