Underage Drinking

Published on: June 25, 2022

Arrested in Sea Girt for Possesion of Drugs, Disorderly Conduct, Simple Assault

Sea Girt, NJ, USA August 11, 2006 Beachgoers enjoy a beautiful, sunny summer’s day at Sea Girt on the New Jersey Shore

The sun is shining and the shore bar lifestyle is back with furry after Coronavirus. Sea Girt has a lively nightlife scene, especially at The Parker House. It is not uncommon for their to be an increase of arrests during the summer months. Many of the bars are checking people prior to entry and there has been an increase in arrests for Possession of CDS under 2C:3510A(1). This would include a charge of Possession of Cocaine. This is a felony offense and the matter will be transferred to Monmouth County Superior Court. It is imperative that an experienced attorney handle this matter from the beginning.

There are also a considerable amount of arrests made for disorderly persons offenses, including simple assault and disorderly conduct. This could result from a fight or just not cooperating with the staff when asked to leave. Either way it’s not what a night out of fun should result with. These matters would be heard in Sea Girt Municipal Court.

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Published on: July 1, 2017

DON’T GET TOO HIGH IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS: Underage Drinking and Public Intoxication By the Shore

By Tara Breslow-Testa, Esq.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT ALONG THE JERSEY SHORE

As seen on TV: Underage drinking and public intoxication are rampant in Seaside Heights and all along the New Jersey shore during the summer months. Public safety officials are vigilant in enforcing the local and state laws, and the time and money investment involved in arrest and courts, and the possible fines, can be alarming.

If arrested for any alcohol-related crime in Seaside Heights, you would be wise to talk to Tara Breslow-Testa, a Seaside Heights public intoxication lawyer who can help anyone accused of open container, drinking in public, underage drinking and public intoxication in Seaside Heights.

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Published on: June 16, 2017

TOO MUCH FUN: Getting in and Out of Trouble at Holmdel’s PNC Bank Art Center

By Tara Breslow-Testa, Esq.

We’ve sometimes got trouble, right here in Holmdel township, with a capital T and that rhymes with P and that stands for the PNC Bank Art Center. This popular music venue in Holmdel has provided a venue for musical acts from symphonies to Sinatra to Springsteen to Phish to Sting over the years – but the festival environment has also spawned more than a little bit of trouble in the form of dozens of drug arrests, underage drinking, DUI arrests, fights, shootings.

If you’re a music fan who gets into trouble with a capital T, the first person you should talk to is Holmdel criminal defense attorney Tara Breslow-Testa. She is experienced with a capital E and can reduce possible sentences, fines and future consequences for anyone arrested around the PNC Bank Center.

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Published on: July 7, 2016

HOLMDEL HOUSE PARTY RESULTS IN 27 ARRESTS, ALLEGED UNDERAGE DRINKING, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

By Tara Breslow-Testa, Esq.

After police received two reports of burglary and suspicious behavior at a Holmdel Township residence, they discovered a large party in progress and arrested 27 individuals. Those arrested included adults and juveniles, many of whom are facing charges including underage drinking and providing alcohol to minors.

According to Holmdel Police Sergeant Vincent Imperato, authorities received the initial burglary report on Wednesday, June 29th. They arrived on the scene at approximately 9:30 p.m. to find a vacant home with evidence indicating that a large party may have occurred recently. Investigators reportedly discovered empty alcohol containers, garbage, missing items, and damage to the property.

The following night, Holmdel police responded to another call reporting suspicious persons. This time, when they arrived at the property at approximately 1:30 a.m., they found a large party in progress. Ultimately, police arrested 27 individuals, including 21 adults and 6 juveniles, all of whom were under the legal age to consume alcohol.

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