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    Default Public Drinking While Underage

    So last night me and my friends were over at a party in los altos hills, ca. Cops were called due to a few noise complaints and I was given a citation for public drinking. I had no sort of alcoholic beverage in my hand when the cop saw me and was even in the backyard during all of this. They wrote me up and said my license may be revoked up to one year but this had nothing to do with driving. What do you guys really think is going to happen? Im 17 years old by the way.

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    Default Re: Public Drinking While Underage

    What section were you cited for violating? (the code section on the citation)

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    Default Re: Public Drinking While Underage

    Section 214 W&I

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    Default Re: Public Drinking While Underage

    Section 214 W&I?? That section only permits your release on a signed promise to appear. Certainly there is some other section written on there ... possibly a city or municipal code? Maybe another W&I section?

    Without knowing the specific section you face, all I can say is that you probably face a fine, informal probation, and perhaps alcohol counseling. A lisense suspension MIGHT be in order, but it also depends on the specific section you will face in court.

    Next time, stay away from parties with alcohol until you are 21.

    - Carl

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    Default Re: Public Drinking While Underage

    There is no other section written besides that. This is also my first offense. Do you really think they would suspend my license though?

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    Without knowing what section they will charge you with, I cannot say. I can think of some sections that are often misapplied in these situations, so without knowing the specific offense there is no way to know. Are your parents willing to pay for an attorney for you?

    You will probably have to wait until your hearing with Juvenile Probation to find out the specific offenses.

    - Carl

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