Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Minor in possession?

If you receieve a minor in possession(A minor with alcohol in possession), is that a misdemeanor offense?

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Asked on 10/21/02, 5:15 pm

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Paul Ferris Law Office of Paul T. Ferris

Re: Minor in possession?

If your question concerns the distinction between infractions, misdemeanors and felonies, the answer is yes - MIP is a misdemeanor. Specifically, under the state statute, Revised Code of Washington 66.44.270, MIP is a gross misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail and $5000 fine.

Some municipalites have a local ordinance making the possession or consumption by persons under 21 years of age a misdemeanor, with a penalty of 90 days or less and a fine of $1000 or less.

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Answered on 10/22/02, 10:18 pm


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