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Question: When I was found drunk by cops, I was drunk, but I didn't have any alcohol on me. The cop said it is an MIP. Why did they call it an MIP when I didn't have any alcohol on me?
Answer: A person under the age of 21 cannot legally possess or consume alcohol (ARS 4-244(9)) . It is a class 1 misdemeanor (ARS Sec. 4-246(B)) for a person under the legal drinking age to possess or consume alcohol. When the officer said Minor in Possession (MIP) he was citing that law, which allows a for a minor who consumes alcohol to be charged, not just physical possession.
One final note: A person found guilty for two offenses like this in juvenile court loses the right to drive until they reach the age of 18. (ARS 28-3320(7)).
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On 02/09/04
jake from WA said:
When you get your first MIP and get your learners permit suspended, and if you have had it for more than 6 months, will you have to have it another 6 months when you get it back to get your license after that?
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On 01/29/04
Vince from PA said:
Isn't it interesting that one cannot posses or consume alcohol under the age of 21. But it is perfectly legal to handle/sell it as a bartender or waiter at the age of 18.
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On 01/23/04
joe from FL said:
I have a question that no one seems to really be able to answer.Ok I am 19,and at age 18 you are supposed to be a legal adult.As far as right to vote and move out of your parents house and things of that nature.With that said then you also are charged as an adult,Not a "minor" so if a 21 year old purchases alcohol for a person not yet 21,but over 18,what happens?Can they charge the 21 year old?If so then that shows that at 18 you are still just a kid in the laws eyes because they should punish the 18 year old who was given the responsibilitys of an adult not the 21 year old.Right?
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On 01/05/04
jodi from IA said:
What are the fines for MIP's usually? If they are different for each state where would I find this info.? And how does something like that reflect on your record?
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On 12/05/03
Aaron from TX said:
If I know that a neighbor provides alchohol to their kids' parties or that there's a party going on, whether it's loud or not, I call the cops.
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