Underage Drinking Lawyers | Fake ID Attorneys

The world of underage drinking hasn’t changed a whole lot since we were younger. Fake ID’s seemed to be everywhere when we were in college and they appear to be just as abundant now. The only difference now is NC has put more of an emphasis on going after Fake ID’s and underage drinking cases. Also, the technology used to Detect Fake ID’s is a lot more than the bouncer looking to see if it’s you – they now have technology that can match the face with the information to confirm it is the person’s picture on the ID. What will they think of next.

Alcohol and Drinking Laws in North Carolina are pretty much zero tolerance. One of the areas the ALE and local law enforcement focus on is underage drinking. Having an underage drinking ticket, Fake ID, or anything related, could impact the future of you or your loved one in a negative way. This is why it’s vital to speak with the Award Winning Underage Drinking Lawyers at Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law.

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Is it a crime to buy alcohol underage?

Yes. In Greensboro, North Carolina, it is unlawful to purchase or assist someone in purchasing alcohol when the intended drinker is under 21 years of age. There’s quite a few laws around this area and so let’s go through them together.

Is it a crime to purchase Alcohol for someone underage?

Yes. It’s unlawful to purchase it for someone, to sell it to them, and to give alcohol to a person under 21 years old. Selling and Giving alcohol by someone Over 21 to an underage person is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. A Class 1 Misdemeanor can be punished by up to 120 days in jail. The NC Statute governing Alcohol Tickets and Underage Drinking is NCGS 18B-302. So it’s vital to speak with our Top Rated Criminal Lawyers to discuss your defenses and to understand the nuances of your case and the steps that can be taken to protect you and your record.

If the person who buys the alcohol is under 21, it’s a Class 2 Misdemeanor, facing a sentence of up to 60 days in jail. To view the North Carolina Sentencing Chart, please click here: Misdemeanor Sentencing in North Carolina

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Is it against the law to drink under 21?

Yes. Consumption of Alcohol by a person under 21 is a crime in North Carolina. Whether it’s a malt beverage, unfortified wine, fortified wine, liquor or mixed beverage all of these are crimes for an underage person to consume, purchase or possess. Purchasing, Attempting to Purchase, and Consuming Alcohol under 21 is a Class 3 Misdemeanor. These Underage Drinking Tickets can be problematic if not addressed by our Top Rated Underage Drinking Lawyers right away. Typically, these charges effect High School and College Students focused on their future, and our lawyers are here to help protect their rights and to create a pathway to protect their records. A lot of times with our involvement we can prevent a criminal conviction, and structure an opportunity to keep their record clean, making them eligible for an expungement.

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Is it against the Law to have a Fake ID in NC?

Yes. Being caught with a Fake ID is also a Misdemeanor in North Carolina. A Fake ID can be an altered version of your ID, ID issued to someone else and any form of Identification that is used to show an underage person as 21 or older when they’re not. It’s also unlawful for a person to let someone else use their ID for this purpose

Our Fake ID lawyers focus on helping clients with these situations, as they can revoke your license if you’re convicted.

If you provide your license to someone else who is under 21 who then attempts to purchase alcohol with it, this is a Class 1 Misdemeanor and if convicted, this will revoke license for one year. Yes, you read that correctly, allowing someone to purchase alcohol with your ID, if they’re caught, can revoke your license for a year. And it’s not question for the judge as to whether your license is revoked, that revocation is mandatory if convicted of letting someone else use your ID.

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Is using a Fake ID Identity Theft?

Fortunately, in NC the answer is No, using a Fake ID is not considered Identity Theft. The reason why is it does not satisfy the element of making financial transactions, to avoid legal consequences, or to obtain anything of value, benefit or advantage. The legislature did not intend for being able to enter a bar with a Fake ID as enough of a benefit for Identity Theft. I know, whew, glad they didn’t take it there. This does not mean you can’t be charged with it, just that the State of North Carolina will have a difficult time convicting you of it if we were to take it trial.

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What level of a Crime is Selling Fake ID’s?

Selling or Distributing Fake ID’s is a Class I Felony in North Carolina. In undergrad it was not uncommon to hear of someone looking for a Fake ID and then someone saying, “I have a guy.” Well that guy needs to be careful as a conviction of selling a Fake ID or Offering to Sale a Fake ID is a Class I Felony. This is punishable by up to 24 Months in Prison, though our Top Rated Fake ID Lawyers are often able to mitigate these situations and prevent prison time.

How to find the Best Underage Drinking Lawyer in Greensboro, High Point and Guilford County, NC

When it comes to finding the best Underage Drinking Ticket Attorneys in Greensboro NC, we recommend you look at a law firm’s reputation, how long it’s been in business, and the types of cases they handle. Our law firm has been around over 15 years and we continue to be the law firm the High School Students, College Students, and Greensboro, High Point and Guilford County, NC turns to for all of their legal needs.

GARRETT, WALKER, AYCOTH & OLSON, ATTORNEYS AT LAW

317 S. GREENE ST, GREENSBORO, NC 27401

Our Greensboro Criminal Lawyers help with the following Alcohol Tickets:

  1. Underage Possession of Alcohol
  2. Underage Consumption of Alcohol
  3. Open Container
  4. DUI
  5. DWI
  6. Aiding and Abetting Purchase of Alcohol by a Minor
  7. Driving After Consuming
  8. Fake ID
  9. Attempting to Obtain a Fake ID

We work with our local students to help them with alcohol offenses, traffic tickets and criminal charges of every sort. We have helped students from the following local High Schools & Universities:

  1. Guilford County High Schools
  2. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC)
  3. North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T)
  4. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
  5. High Point University (HPU)
  6. Elon University (EU)
  7. Greensboro College (GC)
  8. NC State University (NCSU)
  9. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
  10. Appalachian State University (ASU)

Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law is the law firm for High School Students, College Students and their Families. If you’re dealing with Discipline from your school for a criminal charge, we have an entire section of our law firm devoted to Student Discipline Hearings.

High School, College Students, and their families often call our law firm with a lot of questions as to what a criminal charge can do to their future. Our Criminal Lawyers in Greensboro NC prioritize creating pathways from criminal charges to keeping a clean record clean. If you’re facing an underage drinking ticket call Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law to help you navigate these difficult waters. We put everything we can into protecting your record, and work to create an agreement with the Guilford County District Attorneys Office where you can complete some combination of alcohol classes, community service, and payments of fines or fees to protect your record. Every case is unique just as every person is, and we understand that your needs for your case and the way it’s structured may very well be vital to your success. We’re here for you.

Call us at (336) 379-0539  to schedule a free, in-depth consultation with our Top Rated Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Our Top Rated Criminal Lawyers help clients with the following Alcohol Related Charges:

Our Law Firm spends a lot of time helping local College and High School Students with their Alcohol Offenses. We have helped students from the following institutions:

  1. North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T)
  2. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
  3. High Point University (HPU)
  4. Greensboro College (GC)
  5. Guilford County High Schools
  6. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC)
  7. NC State University (NCSU)
  8. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
  9. Elon University (EU)
  10. Appalachian State University (ASU)

Our Top Rated Criminal Lawyers help clients with the following Alcohol Related Charges:

  1. Open Container
  2. Underage Possession of Alcohol
  3. Underage Consumption of Alcohol
  4. Attempting to Obtain Alcohol by False ID (FAKE ID Cases)
  5. Obtaining Alcohol by False ID
  6. Intoxicated and Disruptive
  7. Driving After Consuming
  8. DUI
  9. DWI
  10. Aiding and Abetting the Purchase of Alcohol by a Minor

Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law is the law firm our college and high school students turn to for all of their legal needs not just alcohol offenses. We’re here to protect their futures.

The College Students were represent often call our offices with a lot of questions. The first one is can this be beat or can the charge be dismissed. Often our Criminal Defense Lawyers focus on trying to create pathways from where our client is currently facing criminal charges to a place where they can move forward with their lives. Sometimes we get the District Attorney to agree to Alcohol Classes and Community Service for a Dismissal, sometimes the District Attorney may agree to something more or less involved depending on the circumstances. Our goal is to get the ball back into your court so you then have control over what happens with your case. This can often take a couple of court dates and it’s important to be aware that this process is a marathon and not a sprint.

We also help students who are dealing with student disciplinary hearings and you can learn more here: Student Discipline Lawyers

How to find the Best Alcohol Offense Lawyer in Greensboro, High Point and Guilford County, NC

We pride ourselves in doing everything we can to protect our students from having a permanent criminal record that will haunt them for the rest of their lives. It’s vital that we protect our teenagers and college students from the negative consequences that could be a hindrance toward their future which is the entire purpose of their education. If you or someone you know is facing an alcohol charge in Greensboro, High Point or Asheboro, NC, speak with the Top Rated Alcohol Offense Lawyers in Greensboro NC at Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law today! Our skilled Alcohol Offense Lawyers will fight for your rights and the rights of your loved on to make sure that their clean criminal record remains that way. Alcohol offeses, can become a big deal if not taken care of in the appropriate way. Give our law firm a call today and let us explain the process locally and what we can do to help you with your Open Container, Underage Consumption of Alcohol and other Alcohol offenses.

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“I would like to thank Mr. Aycoth and the staff for all the hard work they put in on my case. Being from out of state brought more anxiety to a already trying time. Y’all stayed in communication and put up with my many calls and nervousness. I really appreciate y’all and it was a pleasure to meet and talk with ya. Bless you all and continued success. (Go Birds).”                              February 24, 2023

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