If u are under age 21 you're not legally able to buy beer, what are the consequences for drinking it? if any?

Answer 1

You get drunk. But if you get caught with it, it's called MIP, Minor in Possesion. In some states, it can cost you your license.

Answer 2

once you improve up (mentally, no longer chronologically) you'll discover youthful toddlers quite have a demanding time behaving responsibly in maximum cases, and eating is one among them. i imagine both your attitude, your body of techniques and your motive is all incorrect. although, i believe that in case you could bleed and die in Iraq and Afghanistan, try to be entitled to drink a lager in Iowa. because you're purely 19, you're regrettably flawed about the eating age going as a lot as 21 in 1984. eating age is a state problem (no longer nationwide) and maximum states had a 21 eating age because the end of prohibition. i recognize lengthy island became an exception for years at 18, and some states were 18 or 19 for beer and wine (no longer liquor). in the course of the Vietnam warfare, a lot of youthful vets and pupil activists m,ade reducing the eating age inevitable. It went right down to 18 in a lot of, many states. After years of higher site visitors deaths of persons between the a lengthy time period of 18 and 21, distinctly a lot all states (with some urging by technique of the federal authorities and MADD) raised the eating age again to 21.

Answer 3

If you get caught and you are age 17-20 you will go to jail for a minor consumption. If you drive and you are have any even if it is under the legal blood alchohol limit you will go to jail for DUI (Driving under the influence) with minor consumption you can be in Jail for up to or more than 8 days... But most people drink, I did, jsut don't get caught. Have fun and don't to any thing too stupid.

Answer 4

Alcohol is a substance that negatively affects the growth of connections (neurons) in your brain. At younger ages you are more vulnerable. You'll end up dumber the younger you start drinking, basically. That's why. But a glass of wine now and then doesn't hurt. Especially when it is a good wine.

Answer 5

man thats bad not being allowed to booze untill yer 21. its 18 here in scotland but we start at around 15. the consequences are. a hangover. and a good time. get drinkin!!

Answer 6

Hangover

Answer 7

Charges? let's see...

Posession of Alcohol by a Minor
Public Intoxication
Posession of an Open Alcohol Container (if caught with in hand)
And DUI (if driving)
and possibly others depending on state/local ordinances.

Consequences outside the law...

Getting ripped a new one by one or both parents.
Sickness/Vomiting/Hangover.
Death. (If you drink too much)

And if whoever gave it to you is caught they get charged with...

Posession of Alcohol for Distribution To A Minor
Distributing Alcohol To a Minor
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
and possibly Wanton Endangerment.

Answer 8

In many states, you can lose your driver's license for underage drinking. The fines are around $200 to $500

Answer 9

The next door neighor's kid has been caught for "underage consumption" a few times and was placed on probation until he was able to pay the fines and penalties the courts slapped him with.

Answer 10

While you are in possession of the beer you are considered a "Minor in possession". That is aginst the law and pentalties vary by state. Possession includes the period of time it takes your body to process the alcohol.

Answer 11

you can be charged with underage drinking, a misdemeanor. In Wisconsin, if you're under 18 you lose your drivers license until you turn 18.