Question
I was walking home with 6 friends drunk at 4 am and we were stopped by police. They asked us who had been drinking and the 3 of the 5 who had been drinking were breathalized and arrested, the other two lied and got away with it. We were charged with underage with alcohol in body [ARS 4-244(40)]. We have a court date but do not know whether we need lawyers/what the likely punishment is, any help would be appreciated.
Answer
First we can not advise you if you should get an attorney, you need to discuss this with your parents. The penalty for A.R.S. § 4-244(40) is a class 2 misdemeanor. Depending on past criminal charges and your school attendance record, the penalty could be a diversion program, and possibly community service or a fine. Ultimately the punishment can depend on your specific situation.
- Added:
- Friday, 23 July 2010
- Revised:
- Friday, 23 July 2010



