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Question: What is the maximum penalty for underage drinking?

Answer:

Arizona law (A.R.S. § 8-323) provides for the following penalties for a minor who purchases, possesses, or consumes, spirituous liquor:

 

1. Probation.

2. A juvenile court hearing.

3. Driving privileges suspended for 180 days.

4. Attendance at a counseling or education program.

5. A fine of up to $500.00.

6. Community service work.

7. If truancy is involved, a whole host of programs with parents.

8. With a prior record that indicates delinquency, a whole other host of headaches.

9. A stern talking to by the judge. (Don't laugh, an angry judge is a very scary thing.)

 

It appears that a judge can impose any combination of these things that she thinks is a good idea. Laws in other states are probably similar. The law about juveniles is never cut and dried.


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On 09/09/07
Chris from Othr said:
Hey whats the whole point of drinking i mean i admit my dad does it abit but seriously dont act cool and never ever drink unless its about 1-2 drinks for about 2 days a week meh my opinion heres to drinkers -=BEWARE=-: Stage 1 – A social lubricant? After one or two drinks (1-3 units), we're more talkative and our heart rate speeds up a little, giving us an 'up' feeling. This is the effect that people refer to when they say alcohol makes them feel more sociable. The 'warm feeling', or flushes, is caused by alcohol in the blood making small blood vessels in the skin expand, allowing more blood
On 08/29/07
jami from WI said:
i got my first underage drinking ticket over the weekend. the police said that they would be sending it to me in the mail. i still have not recieved it. im suppose to get my license this november. is this drinking ticket going to suspend me from getting my license?
On 08/23/07
Lopez from CA said:

cops gave me a minor drinking ticket for holdin a generic red party cup full of vodka on the 4th... i was drinkin it though hah, any1 know wut the penalty may be?

On 08/19/07
cassie from IL said:
will your insurance go up if you have an underage drinking ticket?
On 07/25/07
Braila from GA said:
I had a party at my house with some friends and i left walking to my sisters who lived down the road well my friends followed me out and were being loud and caused the the law to be called but i was walking down the road so i got charged with underage consumption and pedestrian under the influence... im freakin out cause ive never been in trouble but my alcohol level was the highest it was .104 after i had been in jail 7 hrs. i had to stay 13h. till i hit .000 my 2 friends were just charged with UAC but im trying to know what to expect court, probation & money wise b4 court on aug. 30th
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