Were you stopped with an open container?

WERE YOU STOPPED WITH AN OPEN CONTAINER?

Georgia's open container law, OCGA Section 40-6-253(b) prohibits driving with an alcohol beverage in your car that has been opened. Under this law, both the consumption and possession of an open alcoholic beverage are prohibited. You may also be arrested for having an open container in the passenger area of the vehicle or in an unlocked glove compartment. Depending on your age, this violation can be just  a citation or a misdemeanor. 

There are several defenses to this charge. Considerations include the location of the container, how many people were in the car and probable cause for the stop.

Because this charge is often associated with a DUI charge, you should take this seriously. If you have been accused violating the open container law in Marietta GA or the Metro Atlanta area, you should contact  a skilled attorney to represent you and protect your interests. The Law Offices of  Kenneth R. Croy and Associates has  35 years of  experience both prosecuting and defending the rights of the accused in Georgia.  If you need an experienced Cobb County criminal law attorney call 770-422-0574. All initial phone consultations are free.