Misdemeanor.
for simply possessing a alcoholic beverage under 21 for 1st offense is a violation.
The offense is usually a misdemeanor. You can usually lose your drivers license for a while if you have one. There may be a fine and more severe penalties depending on how many times you have been cited for the offense.
Alcohol for consumption is taxed and regulated at both the Federal and the State levels, so it is both a federal and a state offense. However, since the federal jurisdiction trumps the state jurisdiction only the federal government can charge you.
A criminal offense, statutory rape and or child molestation.
"Possession of a Controlled Substance, Schedule 2"
i recently received my first MIP. The school district were i was attending school gave me three after school detentions however the police department in my district gave me a misdeminor wich included a $50 fine and a court date.
That would make the person a habitual offender, and may be anything from a fine, to Juvenile Hall , to court-ordred rehab. Maybe some County time. This person should ask for Rehab . They are on a downhill slide and need some help. Generally, minor in possession of alcohol will be either an infraction or a misdemeanor. Three times, though, is pretty hard to beat. Most teenage alcoholics don't register that many arrests and citations. Whether or not the state or county takes action, you should take action to intervene. In California a first offense brings a fine of up to $250. Also the driver license is suspended for up to a year. Judges can order a probation period of as much as 5 years and fines up to $5,000 plus a little juvenile hall time. In Louisiana, fines of up to $100 are possible but not likely. In New Mexico, they take this seriously and repeat offenses can get prison time. For a third offense, try to get a lawyer and not just an unemployed math teacher on the Internet.
Question is too general. (in the US) it depends on what kind of criminal offense this amounts to and what the statute of limitation laws of that particular state say about that classification of crime.
It sounds like your son was given a Minor in Possession (MIP) ticket because he was caught with alcohol while underage. It would be wise to consult with a lawyer to understand the potential consequences and how to proceed legally. Additionally, use this as an opportunity to have a conversation with your son about responsible decision-making and the dangers of underage drinking.
"Possession" is a common noun. It refers to the general concept of owning or having something.
yes No offense to you ^ but what kind of question is this?