Alcohol-Related Offenses

Chapel Hill, North Carolina Alcohol Offenses Attorney

Conviction for an alcohol related crime can lead to fines, a permanent criminal record and even jail. In the past, people arrested on alcohol related offenses could have their arrest and conviction dismissed through a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). In recent years, however, more and more employers now view DPAs as equivalent to a conviction and may not hire a job candidate because of it. At the Law Office of Barry T. Winston, we try to minimize the charges or sentence against our client by working with prosecutors on alternatives to jail, maximum fines, and a permanent record. While each case is different, if your driving and criminal records are both relatively clean, we can often have the charges and sentence against you reduced.

If you've been arrested on an alcohol related offense, contact criminal defense lawyer Barry T. Winston today to schedule an appointment and discuss your case and the options available to you.

By law, you are only required to show proof of identification if you are stopped while operating a motor vehicle. If you are not operating a motor vehicle and an officer asks you to provide proof of identification, you are not required to do so. If you are arrested, you can take legal action against the police for violating your rights.

Arrested for an Alcohol Related Crime

The Law Office of Barry T. Winston represents people arrested for the following alcohol related crimes:

• DWI
• Underage drinking
• Open container violations
• Serving alcohol to a minor (aiding and abetting)

Parties and Arrests for Underage Drinking

When police arrive at a house party or at a fraternity, they often make arrests for underage drinking. They may arrest people who they perceive as being in a position of authority even through the person(s) in question may have had nothing to do with the serving or presence of alcohol. As your attorney, Barry T. Winston challenges claims on the part of arresting officers who may have been more interested in shutting down a party than in sorting out the truth. In many cases, Mr. Winston can have the charges or sentence against you reduced in exchange for increased community service or enrollment in an alcohol abuse program.

Contact Criminal Defense Lawyer Barry T. Winston Today

A conviction on an alcohol-related crime can complicate your life and interfere with your future in ways people don't always anticipate. If you've been arrested on an alcohol offense, contact criminal defense attorney Barry T. Winston today to schedule an appointment and learn how we can help you.