Drinking What if I don't buy alcohol myself? Drinking Even if you don't purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol, you can still be in trouble for possession and/or consumption of alcohol. See SC Code 20-9-8920 and 20-9-8925. Previous article: What happens when someone under 18 is caught with a fake ID? Prev Next article: I was caught tryin to get into a bar with false ID. What might be the penatly? Next