If I received a minor in possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, do I have a chance of fighting it and Winning?

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If I received a minor in possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, do I have a chance of fighting it and Winning?

The bottle had no alcohol in it. I believe it got there after recycling some bottles and one may have fallen out.

Asked on April 20, 2014 under Criminal Law, California

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

If the police officer that cited you for having possession of an alcoholic beverage in your possession as a minor did not take the item into evidence, then you have a good chance of fighting the charge and succeeding. I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney in your locality for help. Ine can be found on attorneypages.com.


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