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  1. #1
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    Default Underage Drinking Ticket

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Alabama

    I got into a bar last night using my friends old ID (im 19 got in as 23), after being there for less than an hour the ABC (alabama alcohol beverage control) raided the place and obviously found me. I was handcuffed on the spot, before being read my miranda rights or even a breathalizer test. The officer said I "reeked" of alcohol which I find hard to believe because I was only 2 beers deep, I then found out that the other 7 people arrested in the bar with me were all told the same thing.
    I was then moved to the local jail where we were held from 2 AM til 10:30 in the morning. Basically I would like to know what my next move should be? Do I plead as a youthful offender? Do I need a lawyer or can I argue this myself?
    And one last thing is that I am going to be out of town the day of my trial, how do I get my court date moved? Thanks for any help!

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    Default Re: Underage Drinking Ticket

    Do I plead as a youthful offender?
    No, you're an adult.

    Do I need a lawyer or can I argue this myself?
    You can argue it yourself, but this is highly NOT recommended.

    And one last thing is that I am going to be out of town the day of my trial, how do I get my court date moved?
    Contact the Clerk of Court and ask. Understand that if you are told No, you'll need to cancel your plans and show up for court - elsewise, you're likely to have a warrant issued for failure to appear, and that will increase both the time and expense of your situation.

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    Default Re: Underage Drinking Ticket

    Well I know that in Alabama you can be up to 21 and plead youthful offender, but my question is more directed at is that even what I should be pleading? -Ive heard that this usually lowers the ticket charge and they usually just add community service hours. Thanks.

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