Toms River NJ Underage Alcohol Possession & Drinking Attorney
There are several ways that an individual can face a fake Id offense in Toms River under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-2.1. This charge applies to a driver's license, birth certificate, passport or other government document that is customarily used to verify identity, age or other personal information. It is a third degree crime to knowingly display or present a forged, fake or fraudulent document of this nature. Possession of a fake driver's license or other official identification is a fourth degree crime. The prosecutor in Toms River must establish the following elements in order to convict someone of this offense: (1) the item offered or possessed was a driver's license or other government document used to verify someone's identity, age or personal information; (2) it was forged, fake or otherwise fraudulent; (3) the accused exhibited, presented, displayed or possessed the document; (4) he/she knew that the driver's license or other form of identification was fake; and (5) the document was being used for something other than to purchase or consume alcohol by someone under legal drinking age.
Possession or Use of a Fake ID To Purchase Alcoholic BeveragesN.J.S.A. 33:1-81 makes it a disorderly persons offense for an individual under legal drinking age to misrepresent his/her age in order to: (1) gain entry into premises where alcohol is served for the purpose of purchasing, consuming or being served underage; or (2) purchase alcohol. The penalties for this violation include a maximum fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail. The municipal court in Toms River may also impose a driver's license suspension of 6 months, as well as require the defendant to undergo a period of alcohol education or treatment. Underage Drinking & Alcohol Possession LawyerUnderage drinking is illegal despite being commonplace in Toms River and other municipalities. The same holds true for possession of alcohol by those under legal drinking age of twenty-one (21) years old. A plea or finding of guilt results in a criminal record and the penalties previously set forth. It is therefore in your best interests to seek counsel from a knowledgeable lawyer. The attorneys that make up our eight member defense team have the qualifications you are looking for as former prosecutors in Toms River who possess over 100 years of combined experience. Call 732-286-6500 to speak to an attorney at Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall immediately. Lawyers are available to assist you 24/7.
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