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    Default Second Offense While on Probation, Underage Possession of Alcohol

    Concerning law for the state of: Virginia.

    I'm 19. I was charged with underage possession of alcohol about 2 months ago. I was assigned a probation officer, and told the charge would be expunged from my record in september on account of good behavior and completion of ASAP. 2 nights ago (I'm still on probation) I stepped outside a friend's house for a second with a beer in my hand to see if some people I knew had left. A cop on the other side of the street called me over and gave me another citation for underage possession (I was standing in the road, not on private property, when he called me over). I realize this is quite serious, and a very unfortunate situation; an attorney is definitely needed. Before I consult with one, any advice you guys could give me in terms of what charges to expect and how best to deal with this would be great. These are my only 2 run-ins with the law. Also, my court date is set for the end of may. However, I'm leaving the country 2 weeks before this. Will they allow me a 2-3 month extension on my court date in a situation like this?
    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Second Offense While on Probation, Underage Possession of Alcohol

    you will lose any chance at the first charge being expunged.

    You were told to stay out of trouble. Apparently, you took that to mean "keep doing what I want but don't get caught."

    If you leave the country, you will be issued a failure to Appear (FTA) warrant for your immediate arrest.

    I cannot tell you what lengths they would go to catch you.

    Court is not a vacation you can push out because you have better things to do. Court is the most important thing on your schedule. Leaving the country will have to wait unless your attorney can convince a judge that letting a twice burned minor out of the country is in the court's best interest.

    Don't count on it.

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    Default Re: Second Offense While on Probation, Underage Possession of Alcohol

    You got be extra careful when your on probation b.c they can also volaite your probation and extend it more months. I would also stay away from a party where people are drinking,etc. Even thou your not drinking they may try and give you a mip. See if the lawyer can reschdule your court date but if he can't don't miss court.

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