Underage drinking risks

Underage alcohol use is not an innocent crime or activity. Alcohol consumption by adolescents can result in brain damage and impair intellectual development. 

Consequences of providing alcohol to those underage

Adults who provide alcohol to minors can be held responsible and suffer serious criminal, legal and financial consequences, including:

• felony charges and prison time in the case of death.
• civil liability charges in the case of injury.
• property damage or death.
• increased insurance rates.

Underage drinking facts

• A DWI offense can result in one year in jail, $3,000 fine, loss of driving privileges, legal costs and increased insurance rates. A DWI stays on a person’s record for a minimum of 15 years.
• A citation for underage drinking and driving (less than .08) can cost $700 and/or 90 days in jail, result in loss of driving privileges for 30 days, and remain on a person’s record for 15 years. A second violation will result in loss of driving privileges for 180 days.
• Trying to purchase alcohol with a fake ID can result in loss of driving privileges for at least 90 days and a fine.