My First AND Only MIP

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Arizona

last night i was at a party and i all i had was 2 beers at the most. The cops broke it up but i was one of lucky people who had to stay behind. they did the eye test as well as the breathalyzer and i got a .038. the officer asked if i was sure i drank and i admitted to the 2 beers. they gave me a citation ticket for an MIP and i am beyond scared to go to court. i have no idea on what my penalty will be. do you think the fact that i was fine but still admitted to drink will help me or no? i am clueless about whats going to happen!:(:(:(

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You must be age 21 to legally drink in Arizona, and state agencies and organizations are trying to clamp down on underage drinking. Underage consumption of alcohol is a misdemeanor and carries severe penalties:
Driver's license suspension for up to 2 years
Fines up to around $500 plus court costs
A misdemeanor record
Community service

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I don't think it matters that you admitted it, you just made the officers job easy for him.

Oh yeah, if your in college and getting state/federal aide, check with your schools policy regarding this as some states are revoking financial aide to students who get convicted. You should at the minimum consult a criminal defense attorney.

And any child that uses the phrase "only two beers" is probably looking to get a second MIP at some point.