Legal advice for Irish Underage, Fake I.D. Confiscated

If anyone could offer advice for what my friend can do. The friends Irish driver's license was doctored by him/her to show that they were a year older, therefore making the person 21. The friend tried to get into an over 21's premises and the manager contacted the police who confiscated the i.d. The friend has been told that a court date may be sent...that a fine of up to $1,000, 6 months of prison or community work could be sentenced. Also, there may be a stipulation of no entry into the states for five years. Another thing is that the flight home is in a couple of weeks to start university. What options does he/she have?

They need to go to court, admit the mistake, take some punishment, and close the issue and move on.

Unless there is some kind of real defense.

But in any case, hire a lawyer to negotiate it to closing!