Legal Question in DUI Law in Minnesota

18 year old daughter was sold a driver's license from a 22 year old

A 22 year old sold my 18 year old daughter her license for $175. My 18 year

old has been using it to go to the bars-they resemble each other quite a bit,

so she gets by with it. She was driving another friend's car last night (and

only has her permit) I took the I.D. and am intervening. What are the legal

consequences for: A) having someone else's I.D., B) selling your license to a

minor, and C) driving without your own license including driving drunk.

A lot of questions, I know. I want to educate my 18 year old completely on all

the legal implications of what she's doing. Thank you for your response.

Sincerely,

A concerned mother


Asked on 8/07/05, 6:05 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: 18 year old daughter sold driver's license from 22 year old

Minnesota Statutes Section 340A.503, subd 5 makes it "unlawful for a person under 21 to claim to be 21 years old for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic beverages."

Other, related legal consequences related to underage drinking:

If driver gets a DWI or "implied consent" violation before 21, then a minimum 6 months drivers license revocation (v. typical 90 days for adult first-time), per implied consent law. A juvenile adjudication for criminal DWI, is an "offense," triggers future charge and sentence enhancements. Persons under 21 violate Minn Stat �169A.33 if driving or operating a motor vehicle if "physical evidence of the consumption" of any alcohol "present in the person's body." Persons under 21 are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages except when in parent-guardian's home, with their consent. Minor Consumption, Minn Stat � 340A.503, subd 1(a)(2). Drivers license revocation for underage drinking conviction, Minn Stat �171.173. Drivers license suspension for illegal purchase of alcohol or tobacco conviction, Minn Stat �171.171.

There is more. Perhaps this will get you started, though.

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Answered on 8/09/05, 12:24 pm
David Kelly-952-544-6356 Kelly Law Office

Re: 18 year old daughter was sold a driver's license from a 22 year old

That's a heap of trouble. More legal problems there than I would ever address for free. I won't talk about it for free; I won't even think about it for free. If it's that bad, imagine how much it would cost if one of them got arrested.

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Answered on 8/08/05, 2:32 pm


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