State College Criminal Defense Attorneys
Have you been charges with an underage criminal offense?
Penn State is consistently ranked as a top party school by numerous popular magazines. With roughly 40,000 college students, some of whom are away from home for the first time, mistakes are common. Don’t let a seemingly small mishap taint your future. Being charged with an underage offense can have severe consequences including fines, license suspension, a permanent criminal record, and increased automobile insurance rates
With legal counsel the consequences of an underage offense can be mitigated, and allow you to move on with your life without having to relive the mistake at every job interview.
The primary laws involved when charged with a minor offense are located in Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Chapter 63. These statutes are complex, and contain numerous cross-references. Therefore, it is imperative that you seek competent legal counsel when charged. These links are provided for your convenience only.
Title 18 Chapter 63. Minors [i] (underage)
- 6307. Misrepresentation of age to secure liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
- 6308. Purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
- 6309. Representing that minor is of age.
- 6310. Inducement of minors to buy liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
- 6310.1. Selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors.
- 6310.2. Manufacture or sale of false identification card.
§ 6310.3. Carrying a false identification card.
[i] These links may not reflect the latest amendments to the law.
If you are under age and charged with a criminal offense, contact a State College criminal defense attorney at The Mazza Law Group, P.C. today!