Perth Amboy Underage Drinking Lawyer
Ordinarily, underage drinking offenses that arise in Perth Amboy are handled at Perth Amboy Municipal Court, located at 365 New Brunswick Avenue. The Honorable George M. Boyd, Emery Z. Toth and Maria Del Valle Koch preside over the Court. In cases involving an injury or death resulting from underage drinking, the matter is handled at the superior court level. Middlesex County Superior Court is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Underage Drinking in New Jersey
Under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-15, anyone under the age of 21 who knowingly consumes alcohol is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. The legal repercussions of such an offense may include:
- Fines of $500 or more
- Suspension or postponement of driving privileges
- Completion of an underage drinking program
Underage Drinking and Driving in New Jersey
In the State of New Jersey, allegations of drinking under the influence of drugs and alcohol are taken very seriously. In fact, New Jersey's penalties for DWI are among the most severe in the nation. 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.
If you or a loved one is charged with underage drinking in Perth Amboy, it is important to retain an experienced New Jersey criminal lawyer who understands the severity an underage drinking conviction. At the law firm Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff, our defense attorneys have many years of experience handling underage drinking cases in Perth Amboy and throughout New Jersey.
Free Consultation Available – Perth Amboy Underage Drinking Lawyer
908.322.7000
For a free initial consultation with one of our defense lawyers, please contact us at (908) 322-7000. We are available 24 hours a day and can assist clients who speak Spanish, French and Polish.
