If I am a student at a university and last night I got a ticket for minor visibly intoxicated, what am I to do?
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If I am a student at a university and last night I got a ticket for minor visibly intoxicated, what am I to do?
I am an 18 year old student and while walking home from a party a cop stopped me and questioned me, he ended up giving me a breathalyzer test. He gave me a ticket for minor visibly intoxicated (MIP). This is my first offence and my time ever dealing with a legal mater like this. What is the best options for me to go about handling this and what should be my expected consequences?
Asked on August 26, 2012 under Criminal Law, Missouri
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you immediately consult with a criminal defense attorney as to the best way to try and resolve the situation that you have now found yourself in. Some counties and states have a "diversion" program for first time offenders for relatively minor matters such as yours. If you qualify for "diversion" and fulfill its terms and conditions after paying a fine, then there is a chance that the court may dismiss the charge pending against you where there is no conviction.
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