What Are the Laws and Penalties in Ohio for the Purchase or Possession of Alcohol by Minors? Links if You Can.
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Legal Sanctions (State of Ohio Laws)
Descriptions of penalties regarding the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit
drugs or abuse of alcohol under the laws of the state of Ohio follow. It is possible that
certain municipalities have enacted their own ordinances to address these issues. The
penalties for violations of local ordinances may be different from the penalties prescribed
by state law.
Juvenile Penalties
Juveniles may be sentenced to 6 months’ incarceration and fined $ 1,000 for offenses
classified as first-degree misdemeanors. In the case of felonies, they may be incarcerated
in the Ohio Department of Youth Services for 6 months to 1 year or until they reach the
age of 21. However, Juvenile Court retains wide discretionary power when imposing
penalties on juveniles. It is difficult to predict what the penalty will be in a particular
case. The penalties prescribed for juvenile violations of the statutes should only be used
as a guide.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Penalties for the charge of operation of vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
(45411.19A-1) or operation of vehicle with alcohol content above specified limit
(4511.19 A-2, A-3, or A-4) Ohio Revised Code. Effective October 1, 1990.
State of Ohio Penalties
Ohio Law provides for mandatory fines, which must be at least $ 500, and possible
imprisonment of any person who sells or furnishes beer or intoxicating liquor to an
underage person or who buys beer or liquor for an underage person in violation of the
law. Persons found knowingly to allow underage persons to possess and/or consumes
alcoholic beverages on their premises are guilty of a misdemeanor.
A felony conviction may lead to imprisonment of both imprisonment and fine. The
maximum prison term is 25 years. A misdemeanor conviction may lead to imprisonment
for up to six months and/or a fine up to $ 1,000.
Ohio law prohibits the possession of beer or liquor which was not lawfully purchased,
and a court may order that any place where beer or liquor is unlawfully sold not be
occupied for one year, or that the owner or occupant of the premises be required to
furnish a surety bond of $ 1,000 to $ 5,000. Ohio law requires the mandatory suspension
of an individual’s license from six months to five years for violation of the Controlled
Substance Act.
Points
The offense in all cases carries a charge of six points on your driver’s record with the
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles upon conviction. These points will be held against your
record for two years.
Keg Law
Several communities in Ohio have adopted “Keg Laws”. The law makes parents
responsible for unruly teen drinking. The “Keg Law” has been designed to put an end to
the parties where alcohol is served to minors. Under the law established in these
communities, parents or adults could face criminal charges. The charge is usually a
misdemeanor and fines could be up to $ 1,000. However, in some instances, it could
mean up to 6 months in jail.
Drinking Age
Under the statues of the state of Ohio, only individuals who are 21 years old, may
purchase or consume beer, wine, mixed beverages, or spirituous liquor.
If you order, pay for, share the cost of, attempt to purchase, possess or consume any beer
or intoxicating liquor, or furnish false information as to name, age or other identification,
your punishment will be decided by Juvenile Court (if you are under 18), or you will be
subject to a fine of up to $ 1,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months (if you are 18 or
older). www.tui.edu/pdf/DrugAlcoholOH.pdf
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