What Are the Procedures for Alcohol Citation What Can Happen

[BobbyB]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Maryland
Last night there was a big party in Wicimico County, Maryland. Shortly after everyone's arrival the police blocked off all the roads and made everyone do breathylzers. I did it and blew a .009 I was given a Alcohol Citation and sent home with my girlfriends parents because I do not live in Maryland . I live in Nevada and will be starting school soon so a court date could really affect things . On the citation there was no fine or court date on there , will they send me something ? What should I do ? I have never been arrested before this is the first incident with me and the law. Will anything happen to me ?

[Mr. Knowitall]

What happens in a criminal case? Start reading.

I doubt that the ticket is based only on the breathalyzer, as there would likely be a margin of error issue with a reading below .01. But if there was alcohol present when the police arrived then that's going to be actual or constructive possession, and you may have confessed to consumption (you didn't share the details).

Consult a lawyer in the jurisdiction where you're charged, share the full facts, and discuss what sort of defenses might be available and what sort of deals the prosecutor may offer.

[davidmcbeth3]

what were you charged with? Statue -wise.