Open Container Laws: Unlawful Bringing Onto Premises for Consumption

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I got a citation which says bring alcohol to consume (32B-4-415). However, i didnt actually bring alcohol to any club. i bought them at walgreen and started drinking it with my friend out side the walgreen. it was at the parking lot but unfortunately it was close to the club that i didnt know.

I don't think it necessarily had to do with a nearby club. The statute has several elements:

32B-4-415. Unlawful bringing onto premises for consumption.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection (4), a person may not bring an alcoholic product for on-premise consumption onto the premises of:
(a) a retail licensee or person required to be licensed under this title as a retail licensee;
(b) an establishment that conducts a business similar to a retail licensee;
(c) an event where an alcoholic product is sold, offered for sale, or furnished under a single event permit or temporary beer event permit issued under this title; or
(d) an establishment open to the general public.

http://law.justia.com/codes/utah/201...ection415.html

Looks like the Walmart parking lot would qualify.

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So the police came up and gave me the citation. He said that it wont show up in my criminal record, i just need to pay for it.

Of course he said that. Police always say things like that to get you to accept the citation without giving them an argument.

I advise you to consult an attorney to find out whether that's true or not.

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I am an international student, so i am really worried about this.

That's the comment lament of criminals after they get caught. Too bad they don't worry about it before committing the crime.

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What class misdemeanor is it?

Class B.

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what is the penalty for this case?

0-6 months in jail. Up to $1000 fine plus surcharges.

http://www.utahdefenders.com/firm-ov...mum-penalties/

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will it show up in my criminal record.

Yes.

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and affect my F1 status.

That I couldn't tell you. Call up USCIS and ask.