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    Angry M.I.P. in Medford, Oregon

    My son ( now 21 ) received an MIP at the age of 20. There were about 12 young adults at the camp site where this incident took place. All received M.I.P's. No field sobriety tests, no breath tests, no conversation other than the usual " may I see some I.D.". How can they get away this kind of Big Brother, Gestapo type absurdity? Is this offense worth taking to trial or should we just pay the ticket and jump through their hoops for the next 3 years?

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    Default Re: M.I.P. in Medford, Oregon

    Should we infer that they had alcohol at the campsite?

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    Default Re: M.I.P. in Medford, Oregon

    No, there were no open containers, bottles, etc. containing alcohol. One of the kids was under the influence of alcohol and so cited. However, there wasn't any physical evidence of any sort.

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    Default Re: M.I.P. in Medford, Oregon

    Well then, they can present their case to the court (ideally with the help of a lawyer) and argue that the charges should be dismissed based upon the absence of evidence.

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    Default Re: M.I.P. in Medford, Oregon

    Thanks aaron, thats what I thought. Although I can't really afford an attorney for him. Would we have a shot at winning the case with out one? And may I ask... without offending.. what is your background?

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    Default Re: M.I.P. in Medford, Oregon

    Aaron is an attorney and the owner/administrator of this site.

    As a side note, how do you know there was no alcohol and only one person had consumed alcohol (presumably someplace else)? Unless this is supported in the police report, this may not be entirely accurate.

    My guess is that the police had a little more to go on than the presence of adults under the age of 21 just sitting in a campsite. It's kinda hard to make a MIP case without the possession or consumption.

    - Carl

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    Default Re: M.I.P. in Medford, Oregon

    My background is hardly a secret.

    You can probably find a local lawyer who will give you a free initial consultation. (Even if not, there are 12 kids involved, so perhaps some or all of them can pool their resources and collectively consult a lawyer.) Also, the Oregaon state bar offers a lawyer referral service where the cost of an initial consultation is capped at $35.

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