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What happens if I purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol if I am under the legal drinking age?

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  Kenneth D. Brown, Esq.

  Purchasing an alcoholic beverage by a person under 21 years of age O.C.G.A. §§3-3-23(a)(2)(b) and 40-5-57.1

  First Adjudication

  Plea of nolo contendere –– Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction.

  Suspension –– Yes; 6 month period beginning on effective date.

  Limited Driving Permit –– No.

   

   

  Second or Subsequent Adjudication(s)

  Plea of nolo contendere –– Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction.

  Suspension –– Yes; 12 month period beginning on effective date.

  Limited Driving Permit –– No.

   

   

  Attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage by a person under 21 years of age O.C.G.A. §§3-3-23.1(b)(3) 40-5-63(f)

  First Adjudication

  Plea of nolo contendere –– Yes. If court accepts a plea of nolo contendere, do not report to DDS.

  Suspension upon conviction –– Yes; 6 month period beginning on effective date.

  Limited Driving Permit –– No.

   

  Second or Subsequent Adjudication(s)

  Plea of nolo contendere –– Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction.

  Suspension –– Yes; 12 month period beginning on effective date.

  Limited Driving Permit –– No.

  If you seek additional assistance or would like to speak with an attorney please call us at 404-766-8002 and ask for Ken Brown or email kenbrown@laylawlegal.com 

   

   

   

  
  

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