UNDERAGE DRINKING

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If you or your child has been charged with Underage Drinking, don’t wait. Call us immediately. Underage Drinking charges can be very serious and damaging. The Minneapolis criminal defense attorneys at the Brandt Criminal Defense office understand this, and are dedicated to providing the best possible outcome for persons charged with underage drinking. Our Minneapolis criminal defense attorneys have over 15 years experience in handling underage drinking cases, and are passionate about protecting their clients’ rights.

Underage drinking charges can be especially harsh in Minnesota. Minnesota is a “zero tolerance” state – meaning even trace amounts of alcohol can result in penalties. These penalties increase if the accused person operated a motor vehicle at the time of arrest. Having a Minneapolis underage drinking attorney on your side will protect your rights as well as your driving record.

Why Brandt Criminal Defense?

Our lawyers are among the top criminal defense lawyers in the state with the distinguished honor of being named “Super Lawyers” by Law and Politics magazine for the past 5 years in a row. If you have been charged with an underaged drinking crime, speak with our experienced criminal defense lawyers. We represent persons throughout Minneapolis, St Paul, Hennepin County, Anoka County, Ramsey County, and throughout the Twin Cities area.

If you’re charged with Underage Drinking:

Minnesota Underage Drinking Laws - Minnesota has very strict policies regarding underage DUI/DWIs. As previously stated, Minnesota is a zero tolerance state, which means charges can be brought against a person with trace amounts of alcohol in their system. This also means that penalties are increased depending on the BAC (blood alcohol content) of the person accused. In addition to the usual DUI/DWI laws, extra penalties apply to minors who drive under the influence of alcohol. These laws include Vanessa’s Law as well as the Not A Drop law.

About Vanessa’s Law:

Vanessa’s law applies to minors under the age of 18 who are accused of drinking and driving. Vanessa’s law includes a variety of penalties including:

  • Unlicensed teens receiving moving violations/alcohol related violations may not receive their learner’s permit or license until the age of 18. This also includes violations such as open bottle, underage drinking, implied consent, DWI, etc. Additional penalties may apply.
  • Minnesota residents under the age of 18 who receive a crash related moving violation and/or an alcohol/controlled substance violation cannot regain their licenses until the age of 18. At this time the person must:
    • Complete the classroom portion of a driver education course.
    • Fulfill reinstatement requirements including $680 in fees (depending on circumstances).
    • Obtain and hold a permit for three months.
    • Pass the driver’s license knowledge test.

Not A Drop Law

Minnesota’s Not A Drop Law applies to persons over the age of 18 but under the age of 21. This law promotes zero tolerance and comes with additional consequences – much like Vanessa’s law. Penalties which may follow after the application of this law include:

  • The revocation of a driver’s license for 30 days or more.
  • Limited or temporary license.
  • And additional charges

Minneapolis Underage Drinking Defense

Due to the fact that Vanessa’s law, the Not A Drop law, and other underage drinking laws are very complicated it is important to hire a knowledgeable Minneapolis attorney. Our criminal defense attorneys are well versed in the laws that apply to those who are accused of underage drinking and can assure you that your rights are protected.