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Don't Let a Criminal Charge in MA Ruin Your Life
and Your Future!
Arrested for being a Minor in Possession of Alcohol
in Massachusetts?
Minor Alcohol Possession in the News:
8/28/10: Post on Massachusetts
Social Host Law.
3/1/07: Elliot is quoted in the
Boston Globe on teens and alcohol, and how the police are cracking
down.
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An under age drinking (minor in possession of alcohol) charge may not be a tremendously
serious crime, but it's something that you need handled by an
experienced criminal lawyer to protect your rights, fight the charges,
or at least work out the best deal possible.
If you are a parent, you are probably very concerned about the impact of
your child having a criminal
record, especially if he or she has no other record of criminal activity. A
criminal record can negatively impact a person's life for years to come,
possibly making it more difficult to get a job, or limit a persons
future opportunities in other ways.
Minor Alcohol Possession Defense Strategies
I first look for every opportunity to get the charges dismissed, from
pushing the case back to a clerk's hearing where dismissals are easier
to obtain, to filing motions to suppress the evidence on the basis of
illegal search or other constitutional rights that may apply.
I will aggressively fight the charges against you every step of the
way, from motion hearings all the way to a jury trial if
necessary.
When a dismissal or a trial is not an option, I will fight for the
best deal possible. I will try to get the DA to agree to what is known
as a "continuance without a finding". A CWOF is a plea
agreement that stops short of a guilty finding. The important
difference in agreeing to a CWOF is that in the future if you are
asked on a job application "Have ever been convicted of a
crime?", you can honestly and legally answer "No".
The approach I will take to your case really depends on the
specific facts. I can discuss all the options available to you in a
free consultation meeting. I'll look over the police report, and give
you an honest assessment of what I think of your case, and what might
be our best chance to beat it.
Massachusetts Social Host Law
Massachusetts is also one of the few states where adults can be
charged with allowing alcohol consumption to minors on their property.
This
Social host law is controversial, since the adults do not even
have to supply the alcohol to be charged. It is very possible to be
accused of this offense without even knowing there was underage
drinking going on in your home or on your property.
I am in different courts around Massachusetts every day, defending
my clients rights and freedom on charges of being a minor in
possession of alcohol and many other criminal charges. If you've been
accused of alcohol possession as a minor (underage drinking), buying
alcohol, transporting alcohol, an
open container violation, or any another criminal
offense, and need a Mass lawyer who will fight for your rights, call
me at (781)326-2700.
By calling, you
have nothing to lose. I'll be happy to talk with you and discuss
your case before you decide if you want to hire me. Defending people
accused of crimes is what I do for a living. Call to set up a free
consultation now.
Sincerely,
Elliot Savitz,
Attorney at Law
(781)326-2700
MGL Chapter 138
Section
30 Eastbrook Road
Suite 201
Dedham, MA 02026
(781)326-2700
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