In New Jersey, an underage drinking charge is a serious offense and can have severe consequences. If you or your child has been charged with an underage drinking offense, the law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff may be able to assist you. Our criminal attorneys have years of experience handling underage drinking cases and know how to help you.
Underage Drinking and Driving in New Jersey
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
A licensed driver who violates this law will lose his or her license for a period of 30 days 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 the 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.
Underage Possession or Consumption of Alcohol in New Jersey
Anyone under the age of 21 who knowingly consumes alcohol is guilty of a disorderly offense. Persons convicted of underage drinking face fines of $500 or more, suspension or postponement of their driving privileges for a period of six months, and may be required to complete an alcohol education program.
If you have been charged with underage drinking in Morristown, New Jersey, it is important to consult with a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer. The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas, & Woodruff regularly represent clients in Morristown Municipal Court for underage drinking. Our criminal attorneys have had 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 experience.
Free Consultations Available - Morristown Underage Drinking Lawyer
(908) 322-7000
We have offices located in nearby Florham Park as well as Newark, Scotch Plains and East Brunswick. If you would like to schedule a free consultation with one of our criminal attorneys to discuss an underage drinking allegation, you can contact us at (908) 322-7000. We are available 24 hours a day.
Directions to Morristown Municipal Court
200 South St
Morristown, NJ 07960
- Take Route 78 East to Exit 48, merge onto NJ-24W towards Millburn.
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-287S/Somerville and merge onto I-287 South.
- Take exit 35 for Madison Ave/NJ-124. Turn right onto NJ-124/Madison Ave.
- Go about a quarter mile, destination will be on the right.
For more information about Morristown Municipal Court, you can contact the Court at, (973) 292-6687.
