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    Default Underage Alcohol Consumption Citation in Indiana

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Indiana
    I was riding in a car with a group of friends and the driver was pulled over for speeding, the officer smelled alcohol in the car and asked who had been drinking. I remained silent and one person came clean and said he had. The officer breathalyzed all of us and i blew a .08. We were issued citations and he sent us on our way. This is my first offense of any kind, never even a speeding ticket, in Indiana underage drinking is a class c misdemeanor. I realize I have made an enormous mistake, and was wondering if i should hire an attorney and what my next steps should be. Is there any way I can keep this from showing up on my record? Also, I am a pre-medical student, will this ruin my chances for medical school in the future? I appreciate all the help i can get. Thank You.

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    Default Re: Underage Alcohol Consumption Citation in Indiana

    I realize I have made an enormous mistake, and was wondering if i should hire an attorney and what my next steps should be.
    One should never appear in court without an attorney present. Sure, you CAN...but just because you can, doesn't mean you SHOULD.

    Hire an attorney and follow his or her instructions precisely.
    Is there any way I can keep this from showing up on my record?
    How old are you? If you are under 18, it will not show on a background check after you turn 18. If you are 18 or older, it's going to be there.

    Also, I am a pre-medical student, will this ruin my chances for medical school in the future?
    Not necessarily. Young people do stupid things all the time, and medical schools are well aware of it. But if you do something even more stupid - like lie about it - then you can expect to be tossed out of any application/interview process on your ear.

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    Default Re: Underage Alcohol Consumption Citation in Indiana

    thank you very much would there be any possibility of getting a deferred sentence? Also, what would the result of a deferred sentence as I am not familiar with legal matters?
    thank you

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