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Fake ID and Underage Drinking in New Jersey

The Consequences of Fake ID and Underage Drinking in New Jersey

Undeniably, fake ID and underage drinking are considered as two of the notorious vices among minors. However, both are criminal offenses that could lead to serious consequences. In New Jersey, these offenses may lead to conviction and possibly jail time, fines or suspension of driver‚Äôs licenses. Additionally, having a record for such offenses can greatly affect a person’s future career opportunities.

If you have been charged with using a fake ID or underage drinking and need legal assistance from experienced attorneys in New Jersey who can help remove these charges from your record, look no further than the Spodek Law Group. With former New Jersey prosecutors and public defenders on our team as well as decades of combined experiences representing clients in courtrooms across the state, we have built strong relationships with local prosecutors and judges that can potentially benefit you if you meet with us immediately.

The Ramifications of Using a Fake ID in New Jersey

Using a phony driver’s license to purchase alcohol or cigarettes, or get into bars is indeed considered as government document falsification which can lead to fourth-degree offense charges in New Jersey. Nevertheless, if you engage the services of an experienced defense lawyer from The Spodek Law Group will aggressively defend you against such charges. When we represented clients who used a false ID only to obtain such products like tobacco or alcohol easily available for only 21 year olds and above, it is possible that phony ID charge would be reduced to a disorderly persons offense which has lesser penalties not exceeding $1,000 fine compared to fourth-degree infraction which may cause imprisonment beyond 18 months and hefty fines at least $10› 000.

Regardless of whether one is facing criminal proceedings or disorderly persons charge because of using fake identification card/s while underage; losing one’s driving privileges is an inevitable denture after being found guilty in court. Following suspension of the driving privileges, a judge exercises discretion over the length of time it suspending driver’s license. The ban will last for a minimum of six (6) months and a maximum of two (2) years if one is not 17 years old yet. However, an attorney from Spodek Law Group can assist you in eliminating the leverage and gaining more significant bargaining prowess with less-severe sentencing.

The Punishments for Drinking Underage in New Jersey

Underage drinking or possessing alcohol is indeed considered as a disorderly persons offense punishable by at least $500 fine in public places where lawful consumption is limited to people aged 21 and above; this rule also applies to every other U.S. state including Washington D.C.

Potential Defenses to Fake ID and Underage Drinking Charges in New Jersey

At times, false identification possession coupled with underage alcohol consumption charges may get reduced to violations that constitute municipal ordinances which do not form part of criminal records neither would they confer future allegations against your character as all records get expunged within two years following conviction. However, there are legal defenses available that may help you achieve this feat:

Proof of Ownership: Can prosecution prove legally beyond any reasonable doubt that the phony ID or alcohol was indeed under your possession?
Mistaken Identity: Was there any confusion at the party, crowded baseball game stadium or casino garage during arrest time that prevailed against you being arrested mistakenly?
Sexual Orientation: Could factors like racial, ethnic background, socio-economic status, age or sexual orientation interfere significantly with your arrest custody?
Probable Cause Defense: Under what reasonable circumstances did enforcement agents intercepts either which lead toward charges due to probable cause actuations on their end.
Of Lawful Search And Seizure Defense- check if officers followed proper guidelines before seizing items leading towards allegations
Miranda rights Against Self Incrimination – Did law enforcement officials advise people detained or arrested during interrogations?

Any or all of these issues may be raised by our attorneys to present a suitable defense strategy in your interest throughout the trial proceedings, and leveraging on representation from Spodek Law Group will likely result in the reduction or dropping of false ID or underage drinking charges, consequently producing a reasonable plea bargain.

In conclusion, if either a fake ID or underage-drinking charge is leveled against you or someone close to you in New Jersey as regards alcohol/tobacco consumption demands, it’s undoubtedly essential that you consult with experienced attorneys who handle these issues with ease and professionalism. Contact one of our reliable lawyers at Spodek Law Group offices; we are primed to assist throughout this trying period by seeking the available outcome for your satisfaction.