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  1. #1
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    Default Minor Consumption

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Indiana

    A 19 year old was out on a lake last weekend floating on a raft and was drinking beer. She was caught by an Indiana DNR conservation officer. Her blood alcohol level was .18. The state statute that they referenced was IC 7.1-5-7-7. There is a court date scheduled in about six weeks. She is a first time offender.

    Any advice would be appreciated.

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    Default Re: Minor Consumption

    Take an attorney along so all of her options can be properly explained to her.

    As a first offender, she's most likely looking at a fine and probation.

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    Default Re: Minor Consumption

    ... And, in all likelihood, a driver's license suspension.
    Quote Quoting Indiana Code, Sec. 7.1-5-7-7 - Illegal possession
    (a) It is a Class C misdemeanor for a minor to knowingly:
    (1) possess an alcoholic beverage;

    (2) consume it; or

    (3) transport it on a public highway when not accompanied by at least one (1) of his parents or guardians.
    (b) If a minor is found to have violated subsection (a) while operating a motor vehicle, the court may order the minor's driver's license suspended for up to one (1) year. However, if the minor is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the court shall order the minor's driver's license suspended for at least sixty (60) days.

    (c) The court shall deliver any order suspending the minor's driver's license under this section to the bureau of motor vehicles, which shall suspend the minor's driver's license under IC 9-24-18-12 for the period ordered by the court.

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