Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Misd: Serving Alcohol to a Minor

A friend is a career bar manager at a prestigious restaurant. He has been sighted (via ABC Decoy program) for serving a minor. He has taken the ABC class, and had his staff take this as well. Is there any way to approach the court and ask for leniency given it's a first offense in 10 years as a wine bar manager and he has further educated himself and his staff? He does not want a misdemeanor on his record. In the future he plans to open his own wine store and takes this issue very seriously.


Asked on 5/15/07, 1:15 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Berlin Law Offices of Peter Berlin, A Prof. Corp.

Re: Misd: Serving Alcohol to a Minor

There are a variety of negotiating techniques that can be used by an attorney. So he is well advised to hire one fast.

And while the conduct you describe might work to reduce certain consequences or penalties for his actions, once the law is broken, it is unlikely that the charges will just be dropped. However, an experienced attorney needs to be consulted to review the case and determine what the conduct was and the procedure/manner in which the authorities conducted such an investigation.

Please have him contact my office if he would like a consultation.

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Answered on 5/15/07, 1:40 pm
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Misd: Serving Alcohol to a Minor

This is very serious matter, especially considering your friend's career and future aspirations. Retaining legal counsel ASAP here is imperative, as strong defense attorneys are very skilled at dismissing charges or negotiating lesser offense plea bargains with the prosecution. Time is of the essence in all criminal matters. Your friend may contact our Law Firm directly for aggressive defense representation.

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Answered on 5/15/07, 1:52 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Misd: Serving Alcohol to a Minor

That is what attorneys are for, presenting defenses and issues to the court.

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Answered on 5/15/07, 3:46 pm


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