Help! How do I handle underage drinking citations?

However, evidence of your citation can be admitted for impeachment. I dont need to get into these rules in detail. Suffice it to say, that if you say in court that you have never been in trouble before, that would be a lie. read more

However, evidence of your citation can be admitted for impeachment. I dont need to get into these rules in detail. Suffice it to say, that if you say in court that you have never been in trouble before, that would be a lie. The court can then consider your prior underage drinking charges for the limited purpose of showing that you are untrustworthy. read more

One citation wouldn't keep her out of law school, but lying about it would prevent her from passing the bar years later. Same thing with security clearances. An underage citation won't keep her from passing the background check, but lying about the fact that she had a citation which has since been expunged would be a problem,. read more