If you were under 21 at the time of the charge then it is a minor in possession of alcohol - it doesn't matter that you'll be turning 21 you have already been arrested. Yes I am aware that the fine is justified..... but I am asking what is the likelihood of it being dropped. I mean I was only 20 days away from 21.
That depends, possession of what? firearms? marijuana? cocaine? Alcohol?
They are both misdemeanor offenses.
500 dollars. ha
No, because you were not driving.
A MIP ticket stands for Minor in Possession and is typically issued to individuals under the legal drinking age who are found to possess or consume alcohol. It is a citation that carries penalties and consequences related to underage drinking.
In Syracuse: Possession of Alcohol by Person Under 21: • Up to $50 fine and/or completion of an alcohol awareness program and/or up to 30 hours of community service
Just got one an hour ago for 1,092.50
It always stays on your record, however the record is sealed to the public after you turn 18.
A ticket of minor in possession of alcohol gets the personÕs drivers license suspended for one year. The charge will appear on their criminal record forever unless the charge is fought in court.
You could have drank it somewhere , like another state, gone into another state and been charged with and MIP in the second state for having the alcohol in your system.
There are state laws regarding how someone can be punished after receiving a "minor in possession of alcohol" ticket in the state of Michigan. In Gratiot County, MIP tickets are handled by the 65B District Court.
Do you have to go to court or can you pay off your ticket before you go to court on possession instrument of crime