minor in possession
Youth holding alcohol
Minor in possession is a legal offense in which someone under the legal drinking age has alcohol on their person or under their control.
Often abbreviated MIP.
The charge doesn't require drinking—merely having the alcohol is enough: He got cited for minor in possession at the party.
Some jurisdictions extend the offense to tobacco or cannabis.
- underageBelow legal minimum years
- underage drinkerYouth consuming alcohol illegally
- drinkingLiquid consumption act
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- citationMention of a source
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- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- misdemeanorsmisdemeanor, petty theft, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, petty larceny
- status offensestruancy, curfew violation, underage drinking, incorrigibility, breaking curfew
- DUIdrunk tank, implied consent, field sobriety test, breathalyzer, BAC test
legal status of alcohol/substance possession
minor in possessionresponsible drinking
Consuming alcohol in moderation
legality of alcohol/substance possession
minor in possessionlegal drinking
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