What legal consequences could you face by possessing alcohol as a minor?

Answer 1

There is a federal tax placed upon its manufacture.

You can be charged with any number of offenses for its illegal sale - from its misuse or - from your actions in public while intoxicated.

Answer 2

Some issues of alcohol is people above the age of 21 buy it for people under that age. Another issue is when people have too much to drink, but think they can drive themselves home. Drunk driving causes not just the drunk drivers to get hurt, but everyone else that has been hit by the drunk driver. Also the family of the person who was hit by the drunk driver is effected.

Not sure if that was the answer you were looking for, but I hope that answered your question :)

Answer 3

If you are of legal age, there are no consequences for drinking alcohol. (Minors can be charged criminally of possession/consumption of alcohol.)

However, various consequences stem from improper or excessive consumption of alcohol, such as driving under the influence (DUI) or public intoxication.

Answer 4

18 to purchase, and drink; however must look over 21 to purchase. Legal drink drive limit 3.5 units. Can drink from the age of five and upwards if parents allow it. Aged 16 you can have an alcoholic drink with a meal.

Answer 5

The alcohol is confiscated in any event. After that, your parents will be contacted and you will be returned to them.

Answer 6

This depends greatly on where you live. It varies for each state

Answer 7

It can result in the harmful effect of causing your body to be put in jail, as well as your body being deprived of its driver's license.

Answer 8

iT DEPENDS ON WHAT THE DEGREE IS

Answer 9

Jail Time up to 90 days