Is $4,000 excessive for getting caught up in a minor alcohol sales case?
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Is $4,000 excessive for getting caught up in a minor alcohol sales case?
I was thinking of appealing the case. I was caught buying beer for a minor. The fine was $4000. The DUI cases in front of me were all half that much. I have no criminal record but I do have a Wet and Reckless as a prior. I also received 24 hours community service.
Asked on April 5, 2011 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I believe the fine is $1,000.00 for the charge so if you were charged $4,000.00 that means most likely you were found guilty of supplying or furnishing alcohol to a minor four times or to four separate minors. Review the criminal complaint on this matter and discuss with your counsel exactly why you were fined $4,000.00 if you only supplied one minor one time. Community service of no less than 24 hours is also required within the same California statute requiring the fine. You should review the matter and see if the attorney can appeal the actual sentence and have it reduced. Otherwise, you will be stuck paying.
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