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Penalties for a Minor in Possession Charge A misdemeanor conviction. A fine of $250.00 for a first offense and $500 for a second offense. A one-year suspension of a driver's license under California Vehicle Code section 13202.5. Repeat offenders will face additional one year suspensions.
In California, people who are under the age of 21 are generally forbidden from possessing alcohol. Those who are caught with alcohol can be charged with minor in possession in violation of California Business and Professions Code § 25662(a) BPC, which is a misdemeanor.
Expungement or Record Clearing. If the court decides against you, after one year we will file to have your record expunged. That means that when someone does a background check the records will show that your case has been dismissed and employers cannot use that against you.
A MIP charge is a serious charge that can result in fines, community service and the suspension of a driver's license. A conviction can also show up on a minor's record and could potentially have far-reaching consequences that follow the teen into adulthood.
If you are caught in possession of alcohol, the penalty is a $250 fine and 24-32 hours of community service, PLUS?a one year suspension of your driver's license. If you don't have a license, you'll have to wait an extra year to get one.