Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

This Tuesday, my friend and I (he is 22 and I am 21) were sitting in my car drinking before entering a concert. Our two 18 year old friends were present in the car but not drinking. Undercover officers approached us, searched my car, poured out the alcohol and gave us all citations. The 18 year olds got alcohol citations and my 22 year old friend and I got citations for dristributing to a minor. I have a government job that I am afriad I will lose. Is there any way we can beat this in court?


Asked on 7/22/10, 6:55 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Athen, Esquire Law Offices of Scott C. Athen, P.C.

Yes, it may be possible to "beat" the charges. You need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your case in more detail.

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Answered on 7/22/10, 10:06 am
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

Of course! You are always entitled to a trial to force the State to prove the charge. Which venue was this? This sounds like the Howard County Police at Merriweather Post.

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Answered on 7/22/10, 10:37 am
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

Possibly, but why not at least try given the stakes.

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Answered on 7/22/10, 11:15 am


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