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Question: If a minor is caught with alcohol and the police officer writes down their name but does not take them to the police station, will this go on their record?

Answer: The police officer has several choices in this case. Sometimes a warning is given and nothing else is done. Sometimes the name is put on a 'field card' which is used to keep track of people who frequently cause problems. The officer might also choose to write a report about the incident and then give the report to juvenile court. If through juvenile court some type of consequences are given for the offense, the record will show the consequences and will also show the person's level of cooperation.


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On 02/07/04
rebecca from AZ said:
dude the same thing happened to me last night they gave me a ticket and i blew .01 but they didnt write it down on the ticket and now i have to go to court i wasnt even drinking
On 02/04/04
Dezarae from AZ said:
last month i was arrested.... after the police officers arrested me they gave me a breathalizer.... i was way over the limit, the police officer took me to my gaurdians house and released me, a court date was set... i went to court and the judge told me to come for my sentancing a month from the day... what do you think ,my sentancing will be.. i have a past record, i was in a well known drug house when all of this occoured, and i assulted and officer by pushing him off of me....
On 01/21/04
Tina from MI said:
There ia a reason the age limit is 21yrs. old. If you can't wait a few more yrs. then you probably shouldn't be drinking at all because yu will end up with a problem if you need alcohol to have a good time.
On 12/13/03
Clayton from TX said:
Im 17, i live in Texas, I just got a Comsumption by a Minor, I was wondering what is the fine for that and if i will get my license suspended.
On 12/12/03
weeee from TX said:
does anyone if there has to be a certain amount for it to be considered "possession"
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