In New Jersey, underage drinking is taken seriously. Anyone under the age of 21 possessing a blood alcohol level of 0.01% or more, but less than 0.08% has violated New Jersey's underage drinking and driving laws. Under N.J.S.A. § 39:4-50.14, a licensed driver who violates this law will lose his or her license for a period of 30 days or more. An unlicensed driver who violates this law will be prohibited from obtaining a driver's license for a period of 30 days or more from the date that person is eligible to obtain a license or the date of conviction, whichever is later. In addition, a violator must perform at least 15 days of community service and complete an alcohol education program.
Metuchen is an attractive community in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The borough offers its young residents a wide array of programs, facilities, and events allowing its young people the ability to participate in many activities. In addition, Metuchen has numerous playing fields, a municipal pool, music camps, tennis and basketball courts, art workshops, technology classes and social clubs. Despite the strong commitment to its young people, it is sometimes necessary for the Metuchen Police Department to investigate underage drinking and driving offenses and file formal charges against those involved.
Underage drinking offenses arising out of Metuchen, New Jersey are generally handled in the Metuchen Municipal Court. The court is located in Borough Hall, 500 Main Street. The Honorable Gary Price presides over the court. The court administrator is Anne M. Tucker.
If you or a loved one has been charged with underage drinking in Metuchen, New Jersey, it is important to consult with a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer. The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff regularly represents clients in Metuchen Municipal Court and throughout New Jersey for underage drinking. Our criminal attorneys have many years of experience handling such offenses. Casey Woodruff, Robert Rowbotham and Gary Grabas are former Prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience.
Free Consultations Available - Metuchen Underage Drinking Lawyer
(908) 322-7000
If you would like to speak with one of the firm's criminal attorneys to discuss an underage drinking offense, you can reach us at (908) 322-7000. Our criminal defense lawyers offer free initial consultations and are available 24 hours a day. The firm's main office is located in nearby Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Middlesex County Office:
Williamsburg Commons
2G Auer Court
East Brunswick NJ 08816
Telephone: (732) 651-9999
Fax: (908) 322-6997
Main Office:
1827 East Second Street
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: (908) 322-7000
