What are the legal consequences of underage drinking?

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It obviously depends on local legislation.




Penalties: The legal consequences of underage drinking (in the US)

Offense Punishment Possession by minor
Purchase by minor
Attempt to purchase
Misrepresentation of age
Consumption by minor
Public intoxication by minor

First offense: A fine of up to $500; mandatory alcohol awareness course; 8-12 hours of community service; 30-day suspension of license.
Second offense: A fine of up to $500; judge may send offender to an alcohol awareness course; 20-40 hours of community service; 60-day suspension of license.
Third offense: If a minor is at least 17 years old, the third offense is punishable by a fine of $250-$2,000, confinement in jail for up to 180 days and automatic suspension of driver's license.
Driving under the influence
(The legal limit for a minor in Texas is zero. Any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor's system in unlawful.) A fine up to $500; mandatory alcohol awareness course; 20-40 hours of community service; 60-day suspension of license. Second offense carries a mandatory 120-day suspension of license. A third offense is not eligible for deferred adjudication and requires a 180-day license suspension. If the minor is at least 17 years old at the time of the third offense, the fine increases to $500-$2,000 and/or confinement in jail for up to 180 days. Tampering with governmental record (modifying a driver's license) Felony offense punishable by 2-10 years in state penitentiary and/or a $10,000 fine. Possession of fake identification A fine of up to $200. Making alcohol available to a minor A fine of up to $4,000 and/or 1 year in jail. Manufacture of counterfeit identification Felony punishable by 2-10 years in state penitentiary and/or a $10,000 fine.
Penalties: The legal consequences of underage drinking

Offense Punishment Possession by minor
Purchase by minor
Attempt to purchase
Misrepresentation of age
Consumption by minor
Public intoxication by minor

First offense: A fine of up to $500; mandatory alcohol awareness course; 8-12 hours of community service; 30-day suspension of license.
Second offense: A fine of up to $500; judge may send offender to an alcohol awareness course; 20-40 hours of community service; 60-day suspension of license.
Third offense: If a minor is at least 17 years old, the third offense is punishable by a fine of $250-$2,000, confinement in jail for up to 180 days and automatic suspension of driver's license.
Driving under the influence
(The legal limit for a minor in Texas is zero. Any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor's system in unlawful.) A fine up to $500; mandatory alcohol awareness course; 20-40 hours of community service; 60-day suspension of license. Second offense carries a mandatory 120-day suspension of license. A third offense is not eligible for deferred adjudication and requires a 180-day license suspension. If the minor is at least 17 years old at the time of the third offense, the fine increases to $500-$2,000 and/or confinement in jail for up to 180 days. Tampering with governmental record (modifying a driver's license) Felony offense punishable by 2-10 years in state penitentiary and/or a $10,000 fine. Possession of fake identification A fine of up to $200. Making alcohol available to a minor A fine of up to $4,000 and/or 1 year in jail. Manufacture of counterfeit identification Felony punishable by 2-10 years in state penitentiary and/or a $10,000 fine.

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