Underage Drinking

Has Your Child Been Charged With Underage Drinking?

If your child is facing underage drinking charges, obtain help from a highly skilled juvenile defense lawyer. A conviction could haunt your child well into the future. College loans and grants could be put at risk, if your child has a drunk driving conviction on his or her record. Employers in a competitive market often look past individuals with a criminal background. The right attorney will know the right steps to take in developing an aggressive defense strategy, while seeking to mitigate potential damages.
At Spellman, Kelly & Fanous, we understand the sensitive nature of underage drinking charges. The defense attorneys at our law firm have extensive experience representing juveniles accused of minor possession and underage drinking. We know how to navigate the criminal juvenile system in pursuit of a favorable resolution. When experience matters, contact us.

Defending Against Underage Drinking Charges

Attorney David Kelly has extensive experience defending students accused of underage drinking. He knows that law enforcement spends considerable time and resources prosecuting underage drinking to deter future offenses. Defense attorney Kelly is committed to leveling the playing field against your child through offering an aggressive defense strategy against serious charges, including:

Underage drinking charges
Minor possession
Underage consumption
Public intoxication
Use of a fake ID

Our top priority is to pursue every angle possible in keeping a conviction off your student's record. We evaluate the evidence obtained against your child, while conducting our own investigation. We will seek to determine if the arresting police officer made false assumptions. Attorney Kelly will pursue a dismissal or reduced charges if law enforcement made any procedural errors or violated your child's constitutional rights.

Seeking To Minimize Potential Penalties

After years of experience in criminal defense, Attorney Kelly has earned a level of credibility with local prosecutors and judges. This is invaluable in negotiating for a favorable resolution when a dismissal is unavoidable. Attorney Kelly will pursue every angle possible to keep a conviction off your student's record. He will also negotiate for a lower sentence based on the child's clean record.

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