Legal Question in Traffic Law in California
We live in California. My son got a non-traffic ticket for drinking a beer in public. He was not driving. The judge sentenced him to one year of a suspended license. That seemed harsh, as I believe he had the option to simply levy a fine and or require community service. During his arraignment, the judge gave my son the choice of accepting the sentence or pleading not guilty. He pled not guilty to avoid the license suspension, even though he was guilty of the Minor in Possession of Alcohol charge What are his options?
1 Answer from Attorneys
California is a zero tolerance state when it comes to minors and alcohol. A 1 year license suspension is the penalty. You can petition the court for a restricted license and apply for a critical needs license with the DMV. This should be done by an attorney.
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