BUSTED Are you willing to pay THE PRICE? - Drinking
Penalties for MINORS caught drinking alcohol are:
■ Educational classes
■ Community service
■ Fines for first-time offenders can be up to $300 plus court costs. Second- offense fines could go to $500 plus court costs
■ A driver’s license suspension for underage drinking is 90 days for first offense, 1 year for second offense, and 2 years for third or subsequent offenses.
Penalties for ADULTS SUPPLYING MINORS alcohol are:
■ The classification for supplying liquor, malt or brewed beverages is a misdemeanor of the third degree
■ A first offense is a $1,000 fine, court costs and the possibility of up to 1 year in jail
■ Subsequent offenses are fines of $2,500 for each underage drinker, court costs and possible jail time of up to 1 year.
■ There are additional fines for furnishing the site for minors to drink alcoholic beverages.
