Supplying of Alcohol to Minors Attorney in Middlesex County

New Brunswick Supplying Alcohol to Underage Minors Lawyer

A very common Middlesex County offense is the serving of or providing alcohol to minors who are under the legal drinking age of twenty-one years old. The municipal courts of Middlesex County, as the home of countless high schools, vibrant night life, and of course, Rutgers University, handle many alcohol-related and other disorderly persons offenses such as Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction of Justice, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief, and Possession and/or Distribution of Narcotics and Prescription Drugs. Supplying alcohol to underage individuals, regardless of the circumstances is a disorderly persons offense that is accompanied by up to six months in county jail, community service, monetary fines, and a criminal record. This charge often occurs when an upperclassman college student serves or provides alcohol to a group of students that include underage freshman and sophomores. Commonly, bars and restaurants can be sanctioned heavily if they serve alcohol to a minor who produces a very convincing fake I.D. It is very important that if you or your loved one has been charged with this crime that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who will protect your rights and assist your cause. The Law Offices of William Proetta Criminal Law is a Middlesex County law firm that is committed to defending clients who have been charged with criminal offenses such as the previously listed crimes and misdemeanors throughout the state of New Jersey, including Old Bridge, Helmetta, South Brunswick, Woodbridge, and Plainsboro. Will Proetta, Esq., our law firm’s founding attorney, has handled a wide array of cases in Superior and Municipal Courts throughout his career. He and our team of lawyers can provide you or your loved one with the help you need to end this matter in an efficiently and professionally. Contact our Edison office today at (732) 659-9600 for a free initial consultation with an experienced disorderly persons defense attorney.

New Jersey Providing Minors with Alcohol Law

§ 2C:33-17. Availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses:

a. Anyone who purposely or knowingly offers or serves or makes available an alcoholic beverage to a person under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages or entices or encourages that person to drink an alcoholic beverage is a disorderly person.

This subsection shall not apply to a parent or guardian of the person under legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages if the parent or guardian is of the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages or to a religious observance, ceremony or rite. This subsection shall also not apply to any person in his home who is of the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages who offers or serves or makes available an alcoholic beverage to a person under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages or entices that person to drink an alcoholic beverage in the presence of and with the permission of the parent or guardian of the person under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages if the parent or guardian is of the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages.

b. A person who makes real property owned, leased or managed by him available to, or leaves that property in the care of, another person with the purpose that alcoholic beverages will be made available for consumption by, or will be consumed by, persons who are under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.

Charged with Supplying Alcohol to Minors in Piscataway, NJ

Providing Alcohol to Minors is defined as a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey. A disorderly persons offense is classified as a misdemeanor, which, if convicted, is accompanied by up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 in fines. As you can see, these are serious penalties that warrant immediate action. Middlesex County and Rutgers University are prime areas for supply alcohol to underage and other alcohol related crimes such as Driving While Intoxicated, Underage DWI, Refusal, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Public Intoxication, and Displaying or Possessing of a False Identification Document. If you or your loved one has been charged with supplying alcohol to a minor in Middlesex County, including South Amboy, Metuchen, Edison, Colonia and Cranbury, then take advantage of this opportunity to contact an experienced misdemeanor lawyer at (732) 659-9600 for a free initial consultation. Our attorneys will build a customized case strategy based upon the particular facts of your case. Rest assured that we will keep you up-to-date throughout the process and consult with you actively to ensure that your needs are met. It is our primary goal to make sure that our clients receive best-in-class legal representation.