What to do if I got ticketed for a possession of an open container while standing outside a house party in the driveway holding a beer?
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What to do if I got ticketed for a possession of an open container while standing outside a house party in the driveway holding a beer?
Wouldn’t being in the driveway qualify as private property and not able to given an open container? Also, what should I do because I really don’t want this to be on my record for when jobs ask whether I have been convicted of a crime before.
Asked on September 29, 2012 under Criminal Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney as to the best way to try and resolve the criminal matter pending against you. If you were on private as opposed to public property and were over the age of 21 with an open container of alcohol in your possession then what you were doing seems allowable. What is the difference if you had an open container while sitting inside the home where you were charged with the given offense?
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