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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.


    Comments
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    On 02/21/05
    kat from AZ said:
    my friend and i got minor consumptions last night but the officers never breathalized us.. we just said we had one beer.. can they charge us with anything since they have no proof?PLEASE respond
    On 12/13/04
    Alex from PA said:
    I recently got cited for underage drinking, because I blew a .001. First, do they have to inform u when u blow something? cuz they didnt tell me, i found out when i got the citation. And two, how should I plead? Everyone else who got cited all has to go to the same conference with the judge, but I'm not sure how to plead. Plus, .001 is such a small number. any help?
    On 12/01/04
    chris from PA said:
    can someone tell me the maximum penalty for the first time you are caught underage drinking in PA. And any info if someone knows how to try and get out of it. Thanks
    On 05/20/04
    andrew from AZ said:
    You would have to contact the INS. I do not know the exact INS regulation on underage drinking but they can either detain you indefinetely, revoke your visa, charge you in a federal court, or extradite you.
    On 04/21/04
    Nicole from FL said:
    Nicole, listen, I dont know how old you are and im not going to lecture you, but I am in college and I am 22. I have seen plenty of underage drinkers, its not cool. If you have been caught 3 times you should be more worried about where you life is headed, than trying to get off on a technicality. You really should be careful, maybe wait til you turn 21 to drink. My 21st b-day was a blast and it feels so much better not to have to sneek around to drink. Be careful alright.
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