Underage Drinking and Drug Use

Winston-Salem Underage Drinking Defense Attorney

Compassionate, Experienced Criminal And Traffic Defense Attorney

As a criminal and traffic defense attorney who has handled thousands of cases, I understand the anxiety that you are experiencing if you or your son or daughter has been charged with a crime involving alcohol or drugs. A single mistake of this kind could derail an entire future. In addition to the fines, potential jail time and other criminal penalties, a suspension, an expulsion or inclusion of this crime on a permanent record could have severe consequences for future career prospects.

At the law office of John E. Fitzgerald, Attorney At Law, I represent high school and college students and their families in Forsyth County, Davidson County and Davie County. I regularly represent students from the following schools and more:

  • Wake Forest University
  • UNC School of the Arts
  • Winston-Salem State University
  • Salem College
  • Mount Tabor High School
  • Reynolds High School
  • High Point University
  • Forsyth Country Day School
  • Bishop McGuinness High School
  • Reagan High School
  • West Forsyth High School

I take a committed, personalized approach to all of the cases I handle from my office in Winston-Salem.

Underage Drinking Defense Lawyer | Forsyth County ∙ Davidson County ∙ Davie County

Alcohol charges are the most common charges that high school and college students face. There are a number of underage offenses that involve alcohol, including:

Each of these crimes carries serious consequences and affects your ability to be accepted into college, grad school or to obtain a job. You need the services of a qualified attorney like myself to help you.

Adolescent Drug Charges

In addition to alcohol, drug charges are common for adolescents and young adults. I represent clients who have been charged with:

Other Underage Drinking And Drug-Related Charges

The loss of discretion and poor decision-making that come into play when drugs and alcohol are involved often lead to a number of other crimes, as well. At my law office, I can defend you against charges that include:

  • Trespassing
  • Public urination
  • Public intoxication
  • Intoxicated and disruptive behavior
  • Simple affray
  • Shoplifting and larceny

People also drive less carefully when under the influence, leading to traffic violations that include racing, reckless driving, aggressive driving and speeding.

Call Your Criminal And Traffic Defense Lawyer At 336-803-7431

Call 336-803-7431 or contact me online.