Sandy Springs Minor in Possession

In the city of Sandy Springs, GA, Minor in Possession of alcohol is a serious offense. If a Sandy Springs police officer feels that you are in possession or may have consumed alcohol, and you are under the age of 21, you will be accused of being a Minor on Possession. While this is a misdemeanor offense, it can have ramifications on your future educational and career plans.

In Sandy Springs, a conviction for Minor on Possession stays on your record forever. So if later on you want to get a job as a public school teacher, obtain a professional legal, medical, or nursing license, or get a commerical drivers license ( CDL ) or pilots license, you may have to deal with the aftermath of a conviction of Minor in Possession.

However, there are many things that can be done to contest a Minor in Possession charge. These charges are often fought and won by the lawyers at the law office of Richard Lawson. Our attorneys have experience getting their Minor in Possession clients the best possible outcomes on their cases. Sandy Springs prosecuting attorneys and judges are tough on young people charged with being Minors in Possession, but that does mean that you have to enter a guilty plea. Call our law firm today to speak with an attorney about your specific issues during a free legal consultation.