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Yes it is. I just went through this type of situation and they don't do anything but give the minor community service, that's not bad.
The laws regarding the consumption of alcohol vary from state to state. The laws regarding the purchase of alcohol have been more standardized. Meaning it is against the law for a person under the age of 21 to purchase alcohol in all 50 states.
The crime committed for Consuming, purchasing, possession and transportation are civil violations in the state of Maine. Civil violations are not misdemeanors they are not criminal violations. In some states there are no laws on the books regarding a minor consuming alcohol, other states permit it as long as the parent is providing the alcohol. 50 states 50 different sets of laws. As of 2010 only 15 states and D.C. ban underage consumption outright. Meaning 35 states out of 50 allow consumption of alcohol by minors to some extent. And in the entire U.S. Federal law explicitly provides for religious, medical, employment and private club possession exceptions...
The only way to know for sure is to read the Law Books for your own area....
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Is illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor a criminal charge in Alabama?
Yes, it is a misdemeanor.
Is consumption of alcohol by a minor a class A misdemeanor in Utah?
no it is a class b misdemeanor
Why does a class b misdemeanor for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor show up as an arrest on a background check?
A misdemeanor offense IS a criminal violation. However, if the offense occurred when you were a minor, and you are now an adult, you should look into this. Juvenile records are supposed to be sealed to the public once you pass your 18th birthday.
You admitted to drinking alcohol over the phone to a cop and you are a minor Will you receive a Minor Consumption ticket?
(in the US) Unlikely. Such a charge is a misdemeanor violation. A misdemeanor must be committed in the officers's 'presence' in order to be lawfully charged.
What kind of offense is minor in possession of alcohol in new jersey?
Misdemeanor.
Minor in possession of alcohol in Pennsylvania?
illegal
Is it illegal for a minor to attempt to purchase alcohol?
True
In New Zealand Why can you drink with parent supervision?
It is not illegal for a minor to consume alcohol, but it is illegal to sell alcohol to a minor. It is illegal for a minor to be supplied with alcohol unless it is by a parent or legal guardian and it is to be drunk at a private gathering. It is also illegal for a minor to have or to drink alcohol in a public place unless they are with a parent or legal guardian. The reason New Zealand law allows this drinking by minors, is that the parents or legal guardians are deemed to be responsible for the minors.
Is it illegal for a minor to even attempt to purchase alcohol?
True
The maximum fine for a first non-driving alcohol-related offense of possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor is?
500
The maximum fine for a nondriving alcohol-related offense possession or consumption of alcohol by minor in Texas is?
$500.00
Is a minor in possession of alcohol worse than a possession of a controlled substance ticket?
They are both misdemeanor offenses.
