Underage Drinking Charges - Do you need an Attorney?

DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR AN UNDERAGE DRINKING CHARGE….

This is a subject that has many parents call our office.

Many individuals who call in explain that they’ve been told by someone who has been through the same thing that they do not need to retain an attorney for Underage Drinking charges - This is not always true. 

Attorney Paletta suggests that you meet with him to discuss the options available in your situation before making a decision on whether having an attorney would be beneficial to you. 

You may have questions such as how will this charge affect my child’s record, schooling and future?  Meet with Lawyer Paletta and gain answers to the questions you may have.

Contact us now to schedule your meeting!

aimee@lawyerpaletta.com

412.391.7999

RETAIN A LAWYER WHO KNOWS THE TENDENCIES OF YOUR JUDGE

If you are being prosecuted for any crime, including crimes such as Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) or Possession with the Intent to Deliver (PWID) Narcotics, you as the Defendant have many critical decisions to make.  The first decision you must make is which lawyer to hire.  When making this decision, be certain not to confuse a lawyer who is a good marketer/advertiser with a lawyer who actually knows his profession and performs his job well.

 One aspect of being a good criminal defense lawyer and performing that job well is knowing the tendencies of the Judge to which your case is assigned.  This is significant for purposes of informing the Client of what to expect in the worst case scenario.  For example, for a DUI conviction, certain Judges will not permit Home Electronic Monitoring or “House Arrest” for a third (3^rd) DUI conviction.  Also, for a Narcotics conviction, certain Judges will sentence an older person more harshly than a younger person because an older person should make better decisions.  Retaining a lawyer who is familiar with these tendencies helps the lawyer to advise the Client to make better decisions.  

To discuss this topic further, you are invited to contact Attorney Joseph Paletta to schedule an office consultation.  E-mail joseph@palettalaw.com  or call 412.391.7999.

 

Joseph Paletta, Esq.

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