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Teen Charged with Possession of Alcohol in Madison, NJ

By Lependorf & Silverstein

A teenager was recently charged with having a fake identification to purchase alcohol in Madison, New Jersey. The Independent Press reports that a 19-year-old man was arrested outside a liquor store after an officer stopped the teen to check his proof of age. The officer determined that the teenager had a fake ID and arrested him on suspicion of underage possession of alcohol and for having a false ID. In New Jersey, people under the age of 21 who are found with alcohol may face a wide range of penalties. First-time offenders may not face severe punishment. However, if the individual becomes a repeat offender, the penalties can become quite severe. Minors in possession of alcohol in New Jersey could face fines from $200 to $400, three to 14 years of probation, and jail time...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on March 02, 2011 (boomark / email).