minors in possession

minors in possession defense Law Firm
hawkins dui law firm - atlanta ga

If your son or daughter has been arrested for possession of alcohol or drugs, please call Hawkins DUI Law Firm (770-685-6400) and ask to speak with an attorney right away. The outcome of a child's few moments of bad decision making can have a very harmful effect on their ability to receive and benefit from opportunities in life that make a difference such as honorary societies, extracurricular groups and events and jobs.

discipline vs. detriment

Some parents are concerned about their child not being disciplined for possessing alcohol or drugs. There is however a tremendous difference between discipline and detriment.

Discipline employs corrective training to encourage actions in accordance with rules. Discipline is an activity, regimen or exercise meant to develop or improve behavior.

Detriment however is an act that causes injury, disadvantages or losses. A black mark on a teenager's record, the social stigma that ensues from teens having been caught (even though their friends may be drinking or experimenting with drugs more than your child), and the exclusion that can follow, as well as the mixing of time with other young adults that are much more involved in criminal activities is a detriment.

dismissals & Deferred & Alternative Punishments

Hawkins Law Firm will help you through these difficult times while also representing your child's best interests and striving to achieve the best possible outcome given all of the circumstances.

Charges against a minor can often times be dismissed by a judge. In other situations, a judge can order alternative punishments, deferred prosecutions and even stays pending some other punishment such as community service.

hiring an attorney to defend your minor child

The single most critical action you can take to protect your son or daughter's legal rights and ensure that the system does not sweep their case through with a "guilty" stamp is to hire qualified and experienced legal representation. This website attempts to help you assess the attorneys' qualifications, but it falls short of conveying their compassion for protecting people's rights, their many years of experience in building strong legal strategies to defend their clients and the hope that exists after a minor's arrest. The best way to understand how the law will affect your child is to call 770-685-6400 to speak with an attorney at Hawkins Law Firm today. You can also e-mail the attorneys.

free initial consultation

Hawkins DUI Law Firm provides a free initial consultation for you and your son or daughter to meet with us, explain the real story behind the arrest, and determine if they feel comfortable with Attorney Hawkins or Attorney Kilgo and want to be represented by Hawkins Law Firm.

A drunk driving charge, as well as any charge related to alcohol or drugs, usually involves an immediate arrest. In cases involving a DUI, the driver's license is at risk of being lost. The process of an arrest and the police involved make you feel as though they have already charged, tried and convicted you of a DUI or other offense. They have not. An arrest is merely an accusation; it is not a conviction. Through the help of The Hawkins Law Office, many legal actions can be immediately taken to help you in this situation.

Please contact Attorney Michael Hawkins or Attorney Matt Kilgo for a free initial consultation for you and your parents as soon as possible.

Hawkins Law Firm Stands Ready To Defend You!