
Quoting
MustangGuy
Anyone? I'm just wondering if I should get a lawyer.. or just go at it myself.
Here is the section:
25662. (a) Any person under the age of 21 years who has any
alcoholic beverage in his or her possession on any street or highway
or in any public place or in any place open to the public is guilty
of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of two hundred fifty
dollars ($250) or the person shall be required to perform not less
than 24 hours or more than 32 hours of community service during hours
when the person is not employed or is not attending school.
So, either a fine or community service for a first offense.
Additionally, the Vehicle Code states that such a conviction SHALL result in a one year suspension of your license (CVC 13202.5). Yes, you can apply for a restricted license if you can show good cause but generally it will be issued only after a short period of suspension.
You can deal with it yourself if you wish, or, you can hire an attorney. No one here is going to say what YOU should do, but it is never a bad idea to at least consult an attorney as there may be issues involved with such a conviction that could effect other matters of concern to you.
- Carl