Today, driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs continues to keep rearing its ugly face in the lives of many each and every day. When an individual drinks and drives they put not only themselves at risk of being hurt or killed, but also all others that are around them and their vehicle. Drinking and driving can easily land an individual in a serious situation that can easily end up with them paying numerous legal fees, or even some jail time. Yet, one thing that easily contributes to drunken driving each year is that of under age drinking.
When an individual receives a ticket for either a MIP, or MIC, what is it and what happens as a result from it? Minor in possession (MIP), or minor in consumption (MIC), deals directly with that of underage drinking. An MIP is when an individual under the age of 21 is simply holding alcohol, or they have it within their immediate setting, whereas an MIC is given when an individual under the age of 21 is caught drinking alcohol. Today, teenagers keep drinking and know what these tickets are. However, do they understand what consequences come with either of these?
Under normal circumstances, those individuals who get either one of these tickets and do not have further issues with the similar situation in the future will have the charge expunged after they turn 21. However, if another ticket is given as a result of underage drinking both charges will not be expunged and will result in being seen on your record. These can impact many things in student’s lives such as employment now and later, and even their enrollment status at their secondary education institution.
Remember at the end of the day if you are under the age of 21 drinking is illegal throughout the whole United States. Whether you believe it or not you can easily be charged with a crime as well when you buy alcohol for those under the age of 21. Make sure that the alcohol is kept at the store, or at least until the children are old enough to buy it themselves.
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