AOD Laws

If you choose to drink, know the laws, rules, and potential consequences!

Minor in possession (MIP)

Consuming or possessing an alcoholic beverage by a minor except in the visible presence of the minor's adult parent, guardian or spouse. Class C Misdemeanor.

Public intoxication (PI)

Appearing in a public place while intoxicated so much that the person may endanger him/herself or another person. Class C Misdemeanor.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

A minor operating a motor vehicle in a public place while having any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor's system. Class C Misdemeanor.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

Operating a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft in a public place while intoxicated. Class B Misdemeanor.

Additional Laws

Providing Alcohol to a Minor or Purchasing Alcohol for a Minor: Class A Misdemeanor
Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle: Class C Misdemeanor
Possession of a Dangerous Drug (prescription medication that was not prescribed to you): Class A Misdemeanor
Providing a Dangerous Drug to Another Person: State Jail Felony

Penalties

Class C Misdemeanor can include: fine up to $500, community service, alcohol education classes and 30 day up to 180 day driver's license suspension

Class B Misdemeanor can include: fine up to $2000, community service, and 72 hour minimum confinement

Class A Misdemeanor can include: fine up to $4000, up to 1 year in jail, and 180 day driver's license suspension

State Jail Felony: fine up to $10,000, 180 days to 2 years in jail