Gwinnett County MIP Charges

MIP or Minor in Possession of alcohol charges are common in Gwinnett County Georgia.  If you are under the age of 21 and you get caught by a Gwinnett County law enforcement officer possessing any kind of alcoholic beverage, you will likely be charged with minor in possession or underage consumption of alcohol.  These are common charges, but should not be taken lightly.  Even though MIP is a misdemeanor, it still can carry up to a year of jail time or probation as well as fines, community services, alcohol and drug counseling, and random alcohol and drug tests.  In addition, a Gwinnett County conviction for MIP stays on your criminal record forever.  A young person cannot plea to the charge now, complete all the requirements of their probation and then apply for an expungement or wait a few years for the MIP conviction to drop off their record.  That is why it is important to contest a case that is unjust.  Do not casually enter a plea bargain for this offense without considering all the options.  It is paramount that a skilled Minor in Possession lawyer be consulted.  

Attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard Lawson have experience with MIP cases and get our clients the best possible results.  If you (or your son or daughter) is facing an underage consumption or minor in possession of alcohol charge, call us for a free case analysis.