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My son was walking back to his dorm and a police stoped him and his friend. My son had a beer in his pocket which the policeman asked what was in his pocket. My son told him and the police said since they cooperated with him all he would give them was a inor with posession ticket. should I get a lawyer to defend him in the court?
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Your son should hire an attorney. Depending on what court he is in, he could face a suspension of his driver license as well as completing a $500 alcohol education class. In the long run, hiring an attorney probably saves you money as well as his driver license and record.
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Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.com
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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I dont know about missouri law, but in pennsylvania, yes, I would get an attorney. in my state there are hidden license suspensions for such offenses. Sometimes this can be avoided by classes and alternatives to prosecution.
Answered on Feb 09th, 2013 at 5:06 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900