It has been reported that after the Villanova University men’s basketball team’s victory on Monday night, April 2, 2018, two people were arrested during local celebrations. An estimated 5,000 people gathered at Villanova’s campus and streets in surrounding area. Most of the revelers were orderly. However, Radnor Township Police reported that there were two arrests for a minor assault and underage drinking.
Many people are looking forward to the Villanova men’s basketball team’s victory parade in Philadelphia on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Many college students and fans will be celebrating by consuming alcohol despite the fact that they have not reached the legal drinking age of 21. Consuming alcohol under the age of 21 in Pennsylvania can lead to an arrest.
It has been reported that there are approximately 11 million underage drinkers in the United States. One of the serious concerns about underage drinking is drunk driving. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has found that in 2010, 31% of driver deaths in Pennsylvania involved drunk drivers of ages 16-20.
Pennsylvania has zero tolerance for underage drinking and driving. You may face fines and license suspension if you are cited with underage drinking or arrested for drinking and driving underage. It may impact your future education and employment as well.
If you or a family member has been cited or arrested for possession of alcohol while underage, drinking alcohol while underage, purchasing alcohol while underage, or driving under the influence of alcohol while underage, contact the attorneys at Washington & Washington to schedule a free consultation to confidentially discuss your charges. Call and speak with an attorney 24 hours a day by dialing the toll free telephone number (800) 988-0158.