Will I get in trouble for telling my doctor I drink underage?

Doctors are not out to get people arrested and they do have laws for patient confidentiality, but underage drinking is illegal. He can’t even disclose your medical records to legal authorities without them submitting a court order.

What happens if a 16 year old is caught drinking?

Significant fines apply. A $1,100 on-the-spot penalty can be issued or the courts can impose fines of up to $11,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment.

Should you tell your doctor if you drink?

A doctor can tell you the interactions that medications which you take may have with alcohol. However, you doctor should do this whether you confess to a drinking problem or not.

How old do you have to be to get a minor in possession citation?

These laws are often referred to as Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA laws) or Minor in Possession Laws (MIP laws). In numerous cases people, who are charged with MIP cases may actually be legal adults (between the ages of 18 and 21), but are still defined as minors in terms of the ability to possess or consume alcohol.

When does a minor have possession of alcohol?

Under the federal act, the term possession is not applied if: The use of alcohol by a minor is for an established religious reason as long as the minor is accompanied by a spouse, legal guardian, or parent who is over the age of 21 (The definition of what constitutes a legal guardian can vary slightly from state to state.)

How old do you have to be to drink alcohol in the US?

Some states may allow minors between 18 and 21 years old to use alcohol under the supervision of their parents or legal guardian, whereas other states may prohibit consumption regardless of the specific circumstances.

Is it illegal to give alcohol to a minor in New Jersey?

It is a criminal offense in the State of New Jersey (2C:33-17a) to give alcohol to anyone under the legal age of 21. A fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment. For example if the cops come bust a party, the kids can get in trouble for alcohol consumption while the adults get in trouble for giving the minors alcohol.

Can a police officer write you a Citation for underage drinking?

There are 31 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. If you are underage, you are not permitted to have any alcohol on your person in the United States. When a police officer catches you drinking or under the influence, they likely will write you a citation for “minor in possession.”

These laws are often referred to as Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA laws) or Minor in Possession Laws (MIP laws). In numerous cases people, who are charged with MIP cases may actually be legal adults (between the ages of 18 and 21), but are still defined as minors in terms of the ability to possess or consume alcohol.

Under the federal act, the term possession is not applied if: The use of alcohol by a minor is for an established religious reason as long as the minor is accompanied by a spouse, legal guardian, or parent who is over the age of 21 (The definition of what constitutes a legal guardian can vary slightly from state to state.)

What happens if a person is found to be under the legal drinking age?

The legal drinking age in all states is 21. Under most states’ MIP laws, when a person under the legal drinking age is found to have been in possession of alcohol, punishment can take a number of forms. These include: revocation of driver’s license (usually for at least 30 days)