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Possession of Fake IDs to Purchase Alcohol in Atlantic, Ocean, & Cape May County


Using a fake ID to attempt to enter a bar or to purchase alcohol can lead to charges for possessing a fake ID. While many people may consider using a fake ID to be a relatively minor offense, it can still lead to you having a criminal record if you are over 18 and you are convicted. No one should start building their adult life with, as difficult as it can be, the added challenge of having a criminal record.

If you have been charged with possessing a fake ID, you need to take steps to ensure that a single mistake does not have a disproportionately negative impact on your life. The penalties that can be associated with this charge include:

  • Jail
  • Fines
  • Community service

A conviction on this type of charge can also affect your ability to rent an apartment or secure employment, given the prevalence of background checks for so many things today.

Exceptional Criminal Defense From a Former Prosecutor With 25 Years of Experience

I am criminal defense lawyer John W. Tumelty. I have more than 30 years of criminal law / juvenile criminal law experience. I have been a prosecutor at the state and county level here in New Jersey and Atlantic County. I use that experience to help me build highly effective cases for my clients. Let me help you secure the best possible resolution to the charges you are currently facing.

Contact Atlantic City Criminal Defense Attorney John W. Tumelty

When you are facing charges for using a fake ID, you need to ensure that your rights and your future receive the full protection they deserve. My decades of experience and the knowledge I have acquired both as a prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney allow me to provide my clients with an exceptional defense for possession of fake IDs to purchase alcohol in Atlantic County or anywhere else in Southern New Jersey. To schedule a free initial consultation call 609-390-4600.

I can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent needs.

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