Underage Possession of Alcohol / UPA
Athens, Georgia Lawyers Defending Those Charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol
On college campuses and in college towns, such as Athens, underage drinking is a common problem. Students sometimes exercise their new-found freedom in less than productive ways and, Georgia football Saturdays are, well, Georgia football Saturdays. Athens takes a tough stance in enforcing this area of the law. Every night and every weekend, the police charge people with UPA and other alcohol-related crimes. If you have been charged with UPA, you may be surprised to find out that UPA is a misdemeanor crime punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a significant monetary fine.
If you have been arrested for underage possession of alcohol, DUI or another alcohol-related crime, TW can protect your rights.
A Note for Parents
For some of us, just sending our children off to college is nerve-racking enough, much less getting that late night phone call. Unfortunately, those phone calls sometimes come. Parents with sons or daughters arrested for DUI, UPA or other alcohol-related offense can be confident when placing their trust in our firm. Our criminal defense attorneys have defended thousands of people throughout Georgia in various criminal law matters. We offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere where clients receive attentive and highly personalized legal representation. We understand that good people can make mistakes.
Other Alcohol Related Crimes
An underage possession charge may not be the only charge you are facing. A lot of times, open container violations and disorderly conduct can accompany UPA. We handle all misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, and have represented clients throughout Northeast Georgia in a significant number of cases involving allegations of UPA, DUI and other alcohol-related offenses.
Contact a Georgia Lawyer
If you need to speak with a lawyer at TW about a personal or corporate legal matter please contact us. To better serve you we are conveniently located in downtown Athens. | 
