Penalties for Underage Alcohol Violations
If you are found guilty of most underage alcohol violations, the court can impose one or more of:
- Forfeiture (fine or payment)
- Community service
- Suspension of your driver's license
The table below lists possible penalties for common offenses.
Offense | Penalties | License Suspension |
---|---|---|
Underage person possessing or drinking alcohol (If not in a bar / "licensed premise") |
First offense: $187 – $313 Second offense: $313 – $439 Third offense: $439 – $691 Fourth offense: $691 – $1321 |
First offense: 30 – 90 days Second offense: One year Third offense: Two years Fourth offense: Two years |
Selling or giving alcohol to an underage person | Up to $691 | None |
Underage person is in a bar ("licensed premise") Underage person tries to get alcohol from a bar Underage person lies about their age to get alcohol from a bar |
First offense: $376 – $691 Second offense: $439 – $691 Third offense: $691 – $1006 Fourth offense: $1006 – $1321 |
First offense: 30 – 90 days Second offense: One year Third offense: Two years Fourth offense: Two years |
Illegal ID Cards (Having a fake ID card or driver's license) |
$439 – $1636 Community service |
30 – 90 days |
Possessing or drinking alcohol on a public street or sidewalk | Up to $1321 | None |
Selling alcohol without a license | Up to $691 | None |
Having a glass container on public property in a glass free zone | $124 – $313 | None |