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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 12/10/02
Chels from AZ said:
If you are old enough to drink and a cop pulls you over and says you are MIP but you show him an identie couldn't they get charged for misgudgement?
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On 11/09/02
Chris from AZ said:
What is MIP? What does that stand for?
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On 09/14/02
Teedy from MA said:
I think anyone possessing alchohol should have to pay a large fine and visit the city jail to see what its like. That's all. Thanks.
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On 09/12/02
Billy W. from AL said:
because you possessed the alcohol in your tummy, lol.
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