What are the legal processes and penalties for violating the law concerning under age use of alcohol?
If the under age user is under 18 years old they can be charged and prosecuted in Juvenile Court. If they are 18 but less than 21 years old they could be charged and prosecuted in Municipal Court. The same is true for those who purchase, provide, OR allow under age consumption on their property. Most violations of under age alcohol laws are Misdemeanors of the 1st degree carrying possible jail confinement of 6 months and/or a $1,000 fine.
