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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.
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∙ 6y agoIndiana State Law States:
A Class C Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and up to a $500 fine.
Sec. 7. (a) It is a Class C misdemeanor for a minor to knowingly:
(1) possess an alcoholic beverage;
(2) consume it; or
(3) transport it on a public highway when not accompanied by at least one (1) of his parents or guardians.
(b) If a minor is found to have violated subsection (a) while operating a motor vehicle, the court may order the minor's driver's license suspended for up to one (1) year. However, if the minor is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the court shall order the minor's driver's license suspended for at least sixty (60) days.
(c) The court shall deliver any order suspending the minor's driver's license under this section to the bureau of motor vehicles, which shall suspend the minor's driver's license under IC 9-24-18-12 for the period ordered by the court.
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∙ 13y agoFrom what I remember... although I'm not 100% positive... there isn't one.
There is a legal age requirement to purchace alcohol (18 last I checked) but consumption is legal at any age... provided the alcohol is given to you by a parent/guardian and you are supervised.
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∙ 12y agoParents can serve their own children alcohol if they are over the age of five.
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∙ 16y agoyou could face a custodial sentence
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∙ 9y agoSpanking
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Is illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor a criminal charge in Alabama?
Yes, it is a misdemeanor.
Minor in consumption of alcohol is what class?
Class d mistominor could get in a lot of trouble the minor and the person of age supplying the alochol, its a ticket and a fine for the minor i believe and jail time for the adult in most places
You admitted to drinking alcohol over the phone to a cop and you are a minor Will you receive a Minor Consumption ticket?
(in the US) Unlikely. Such a charge is a misdemeanor violation. A misdemeanor must be committed in the officers's 'presence' in order to be lawfully charged.
What is the relationship between alcohol consumption and vitiman?
There is no relationship. Alcohol contains no vitamins, vitamins contain no alcohol.
What is the penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor in Riverton Wyoming?
There are no set punishments or penalties for criminal offenses. The court must consider the facts and circumstances of the case, the relevant law, the defendant's history, and any other aggravating or mitigating circumstances.
What is the penalty for selling alcohol to a minor in Washington?
You have to be 21 in order to serve alcohol.
What is the penalty for Minor in Consumption in Nebraska?
Any person under the age of 21 will be charged as a minor in consumption in Nebraska. They can be fined up to $500.00 and be imprisoned for up to three months.
Is consumption of alcohol by a minor a class A misdemeanor in Utah?
no it is a class b misdemeanor
Is illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor a criminal charge in Alabama?
Yes, it is a misdemeanor.
The maximum fine for a first non-driving alcohol-related offense of possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor is?
500
The maximum fine for a nondriving alcohol-related offense possession or consumption of alcohol by minor in Texas is?
$500.00
What is the penalty if a minor is arrested and convicted of alcohol use in Texas?
Coo-coo cachoo
What is the penalty for minor consumption and resisting arrest?
A person can face up to 1-2 years in prison for resisting arrest. A person could face up to 6 months in jail for minor consumption and a fine of $1,000.
Are you able to get out of Minor in Consumption ticket if your blood alcohol level wasn't written on the ticket that was handed to you?
No.
What is the exception to the illegality of the Minor's Consumption of Alcohol rule in Texas?
The visible presence of an adult parent/guardian or spouse.
What is the penalty for the third offense of minor in possession of alcohol in Nebraska?
ALS for test refusal = one year license suspension.
Is the penalty for giving alcohol to a minor under the age of 18 any different than giving alcohol to someone over 18?
if theyre not 21 whats the diff?
