Alcohol Related Crimes

Legal Defense in Alcohol-Related Crimes

Charlotte, North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorneys

In North Carolina, alcohol-related laws are enforced by a special group within the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, the Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agents. They investigate and charge people with crimes relating to the sale and purchase, consumption and possession, manufacture and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

While ALE focuses much of its enforcement efforts on underage drinking laws, there are several other types of alcohol-related crimes it handles as well, such as:

Selling alcohol without a permit
Open container laws (having an open can, bottle or container of alcohol in a car), and
Selling alcohol to someone who is intoxicated.

If you or your business has run afoul of North Carolina alcohol laws, legal help is available. Protect your rights and your business by talking with a lawyer at the Charlotte law office of Powers McCartan. Contact us. Call 704-342-4357 or toll free at 877-462-3841.

Defense Attorneys Who Really Know North Carolina Criminal Law

Our criminal defense team is led by firm partner, defense lawyer Bill Powers, a board-certified criminal law specialist whohas been listed in North Carolina SuperLawyers magazine in criminal law, and has been listed in Business North Carolina magazine – Legal Elite (2007).

Defense on Alcohol-Related Crimes

We understand you are feeling worried and uncertain about the future. How will a criminal charge affect your business? Could you face fines or even jail time? Yes, it’s serious; but there are options. Talk with a Powers McCartan attorney and receive accurate information and a solid plan to address this challenge.

Extensive experience in North Carolina criminal courts, in-depth understanding of local alcohol laws, and thorough preparation pay off for our clients. We will explain your rights and help you understand the criminal court process.

Alcohol Under 21

It is illegal to sell or purchase alcohol for a person under the age of 21 (even if you are under 21).
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to possess or purchase alcohol (malt beverages, unfortified or fortified wine, spirituous liquor, or mixed beverages).
It is illegal for someone to use a false ID in order to obtain (or attempt to obtain) alcohol.

These North Carolina alcohol laws create problems for hundreds of young people every year; and sometimes for parents, bartenders, salespeople and others. If your young person has been arrested as a minor in possession of alcohol, we can help.

Contact Powers McCartan to speak with an attorney who understands your legal problem and can help you find a resolution. We guarantee our rates and put them in writing for you. You won’t be surprised with hidden costs.

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