My son is 19 , we live in Oklahoma. He says he can't get in trouble for having beer in his vehicle if he's

Question

not drinking. i say because he's underage he can get in trouble.

Answer 1

Gee - why argue law with him!

Give him one tight slap under the ear and he'll come to senses - you should have done that earlier :)

Answer 2

Yes he can get in trouble. Also, the one with the beer could be charged with Contributing To The Deliquency Of A Minor (a relatively new law)

Answer 3

You are correct so don't even think about giving in to him besides the scorn of a mother could be much more severe than Oklahoma law let him know that. Some would call this unconditional love.

Good job!

Answer 4

Like most 19 year olds, he doesn't have a clue as to what he talking about:

OKLAHOMA CITY (May 20, 2005) The House unanimously passed amendments further restricting the current state Open Container laws today making it illegal for vehicular passengers to have open containers of alcohol.

House Bill 1461, by state Rep. Ben Sherrer, would make it illegal for any person in a passenger vehicle to have open containers of alcohol in their possession or to have open containers in any area of a vehicle, except for in the trunk or rear compartment.

BTW, "open container" can be construed to mean:
- Apply to all open alcoholic beverage containers
- Empty alcoholic beverage containers
- Six packs with "missing" beverages, either from a "ring" or a paper container.

This law applies to all vehicle occupants except for passengers of vehicles designed, maintained or used primarily for the transportation of people for compensation (such as buses, taxi cabs, and limousines) or the living quarters of motor homes

May 23, 2006 Gov. Brad Henry signed House Bill 3056 into law this week, providing stiffer penalties for anyone providing alcohol to underage drinkers.

Penalties for minors consuming or in possession of alcohol:

• First violation — $300 fine, 30 hours community service, mandatory revocation of driver’s license (or delay in issuance if younger than 16) for six months.

• Second violation — $600 fine, 60 hours community service, mandatory revocation of driver’s license (or delay in issuance if younger than 16) for one year.

• Third violation — $900 fine, 90 hours community service, mandatory revocation of driver’s license for two years (or delay in issuance if younger than 16) or until the person reaches age 21 at the discretion of the court.

Offenders also would be required to undergo alcohol assessment (same as DUI), which may result in treatment as the court deems appropriate.

Answer 5

If there is someone over 21 in the car with the beer, he is only in the clear if the container is unopened and out of reach of the driver.

Answer 6

Sounds like your son needs a tour of your local police station - jail and a meeting with a local police officer to discuss life choices.

Many communities have these types of youth programs.

Answer 7

Yes he can. He's underage. He'll get in trouble and the person that bought it.

Answer 8

yes he can. and in some states being underage they can take your drivers permit. I would check with the laws in your state to see and educate your son on it.

Answer 9

yes, under 21 in any state will get you a minor in possesion charge, no matter whether or not it is open, open would be a mui, minor under the influence, and both can result in you having your state drivers license revoked until you are 21, be careful.

Answer 10

The law usually forbids underage possession as well as use, so he's wrong.