Delaware Underage Drinking Lawyer
Underage Consumption Attorney in Delaware
In Delaware, as in most states it is illegal to drink under the age of 21. If you, or perhaps your child or relative has been charged with underage consumption it can alter a person's life for years to come, particularly if you were driving under the influence. An underage consumption conviction can result in severe consequences such as loss of driving privileges, monetary fines, court costs and community service.
Without question a conviction means yours license will be suspended. Most importantly, your driving record in Delaware will show an alcohol related traffic offense. This may cause you problems for years to come, either with your insurance company, in the form of higher car premiums, or with a prosecutor if you are later arrested for a DUI or a second traffic related offense. Generally it pays to higher a private lawyer to minimize the harm. A person's driving record is worth protecting. Mr. O'Neill has had dozens of cases where the ability to negotiate an excellent plea for the client is damaged by a previous alcohol related conviction, -which at the time - seemed unimportant. Trust the fact that every alcohol related traffic offense has the potential to impact a person's life down the road in many ways.
Wilmington Delaware Criminal Defense Lawyer Kevin P. O'Neill has been serving the accused in Delaware for over 25 years. Let him put his experience to work for you. Mr. O'Neill will aggressively fight for your rights while trying to minimize the consequences. Contact The Law Office Of Kevin P. O'Neill at 302 622 9500.
Underage consumption can happen anywhere in Delaware. Whether you or your child are at the beach for senior week, beginning college at one of the universities in Delaware, or at a party near your home, it may make sense to consult with a skilled and experienced Delaware Underage Consumption Lawyer if you have been arrested for Underage Drinking.
Fighting For Your Rights
Part of being a good Delaware Underage Drinking Defense Lawyer is not only being knowledgeable in terms of the law. An equally important is understanding how to navigate through the legal system in an attempt to obtain you the most favorable outcome. Protecting your rights, your future and your reputation are of utmost importance. Negotiating with the prosecution is also extremely important in these instances. Reviewing police and arrest reports for probable cause are necessary as well.
Breathalyzer Test
In order to be arrested for underage drinking the police may give you a breathalyzer or intoxilizer test and a field sobriety test. Mr. ONeill has the skills to properly assess the validity of these types of proof, and if need be, to dispute them vigorously.
