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Minor-in-Possession Attorneys in Snohomish County 

Defending Minor-in-Possession Charges in Washington State 

If someone under 21 years old drinks alcohol or has an alcoholic beverage on or near them in Washington State, they can be charged with a gross misdemeanor. Depending on the minor’s age, if they’re convicted of minor in possession and/or consumption (MIP or MIC), they can face jail time, fines, and/or a driver’s license suspension. If you or your child has been charged, discuss your case with a Snohomish County minor-in-possession lawyer as soon as possible.

DUIHeroes exclusively practices alcohol-related defense law, so we know how to defend against MIP/MIC charges in Washington State. Our firm’s founder, Attorney Jonathan Dichter, is a DUI defense leader who further studied alcohol-related criminal law after earning his law degree. He’s a nationally recognized authority on DUI defense, and his insights have been sought after by defense lawyers across the country. He’s also a certified field sobriety test instructor, making him a higher authority on field sobriety tests than most police officers.

In other words, DUIHeroes is the exact firm you need right now.

We’re ready to seek the best possible result on your behalf. Schedule a free, confidential consultation today by calling our Snohomish County minor-in-possession attorneys at (425) 296-9358.

Legal Implications of MIP/MIC in Snohomish County

RCW 66.44.270 is the law concerning MIP/MIC. In general, if the minor is with their parent or guardian, they’re not violating the law. Additionally, the MIP/MIC law doesn’t apply when the minor had or consumed alcohol for medical reasons, during religious services, or with a special permit.

According to the statute, the following is illegal:

  • A person selling or supplying alcohol to a minor under 21 or allowing a minor to drink an alcoholic beverage in a home, building, vehicle, boat, or other structures.
  • A minor under 21 years of age possessing, consuming, or getting alcohol in some way.
  • A minor under 21 years of age, while somewhere public or in a vehicle, behaving in a way that suggests they drank alcohol.

When a minor’s breath smells like liquor, the law recognizes the following as signs of alcohol consumption: they have or are near a container with alcohol in it or that used to have alcohol in it, or they behave like they’re under the influence of alcohol, such as by slurring their words or lacking coordination.

Consequences of MIP Charges in Washington State

As mentioned earlier, MIP/MIC is a gross misdemeanor. If someone between 18 and 20 years of age is convicted, the court may sentence them to up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

Minors between 13 and 17 years of age face different penalties. For a first conviction, the Washington State Department of Licensing will revoke their driver’s license until they turn 17 or for at least 1 year, whichever is later. A second conviction will result in a driver’s license revocation until the minor turns 18 or for at least 2 years, whichever is later. During the revocation period, the minor cannot drive, apply for a driver’s license or permit, or obtain a restricted license.

Contact Our Snohomish County Minor-in-Possession Attorney Today for a Free Consultation

If you or your child was charged with MIP and/or MIC, reach out to DUIHeroes. Our Snohomish County minor-in-possession attorneys, with over 30 years of combined experience, work together to fight for the best possible outcome in your situation. Thanks to our experience and skill, we average a 95% success rate* in getting first offenses dismissed or reduced. See for yourself—take a look at our case results as well as our client testimonials.

We are your zealous advocates in and out of court. Speak with our Snohomish County minor-in-possession lawyers by calling (425) 296-9358 or contact us for a free consultation, and we’ll respond promptly.

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  • Amended
    WRONG WAY DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    Client had driven several times over the lane divider into oncoming traffic, smelled of alcohol, showed poor coordination, admitted to drinking, and gave a breath test over .18. – Kittitas County, WA

  • Amended
    DRUG DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    Drug DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Oak Harbor, WA

  • Amended
    DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. - Mountlake Terrace, WA

  • Amended
    DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE IN EVERETT

    DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Everett, WA

  • Dismissed
    DUI DISMISSED DUE TO ILLEGAL ARREST
    Client was stopped for driving without headlights and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. The officer in question, however, was shown to have performed the tests illegally and improperly, both coercing and tainting the evidence. Client was arrested and booked into jail for DUI. At a motions hearing, a judge dismissed the case in full as the officer was found to have illegally obtained evidence and illegally arrested our client. - Mill Creek, WA
  • Reduced
    3RD OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO NON-DRIVING OFFENSE
    Client charged with a 3rd offense above .15 breath test DUI. Presented evidence to the prosecutor about the validity of the traffic stop. DUI was reduced to Reckless Endangerment which is a non-driving related offense with no mandatory jail or licensing consequences. Client was thrilled! - Lynnwood, WA
  • Reduced
    2ND OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR WITH NO JAIL OR FINE
    Client charged with a 2nd offense DUI in her lifetime. Prosecutor was presented with evidence that the blood vials used to draw her blood were expired and evidence that the Office who arrested her did so with a variety of tainted evidence. DUI was reduced to Negligent Driving in the 1st Degree and the court waived the fine and imposed no jail time! - Lynnwood, WA
  • Amended
    3RD OFFENSE DUI

    3rd offense DUI Amended to Reckless Driving through negotiation. - Lynnwood, WA

  • Not Guilty
    DUI FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL

    Client slammed into a concrete barrier, admitted to seven bottles, and refused a test of his blood. - Lynnwood, WA

  • Not Guilty
    DUI FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL

    Client refused a test of his breath. - Lynnwood, WA

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