Ann Arbor Lawyer Handling Underage Offenses
College Student Charges including Minor in Possession
If you have been charged with a crime, it can stay with you for the rest of your life. This is especially a problem when you are underage or a minor. Your future may be negatively impacted due to what, at the time, may seem to be a minor charge. It is important to take action to protect your future or the future of your child.
At the office of Stacey M. Washington, Attorney and Counselor, I provide my underage and adult clients with experienced criminal defense representation. Using my experience as a former prosecutor for the City of Ann Arbor, I work to design a defense that will best protect my underage clients, whether requires trial or a plea agreement negotiated with prosecutors.
College Student Representation
With the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University located nearby, I have represented numerous college students who find themselves charged with a crime. My clients have been students from these schools and students from other schools who are in town visiting or for a sporting event. Some of the more common criminal charges that college students face include:
- Minor in possession (MIP) of alcohol, marijuana or other drugs (subsequent MIP offenses can result in the loss of a driver's license)
- Urinating in public
- Underage drunk driving (DUI/DWI)
- Fake ID/false identification
- Disorderly conduct
- Shoplifting
- Vandalism
- Noise violation
- Traffic tickets
A conviction on many types of criminal offenses may result in your suspension or expulsion from school. It may also affect your ability to secure a residence, obtain funding for school and cost you your driving privileges. To prevent or minimize any punishments, it is important to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer who has handled cases representing of minors and college students.
Do not risk your future, or your child's future, by ignoring the juvenile crime charges or underage offenses that are pending. Failure to properly respond may result in a warrant for your arrest being issued. Contact me, attorney Stacey M. Washington, today to schedule an appointment to discuss your rights and options.
Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. Monday through Friday. I also accept all major credit cards.
