Don’t Lose Your License Because of a Minor in Possession of Alcohol Ticket
A first-time charge of Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP) or Underage Drinking is a class D misdemeanor in Missouri. Police officers can charge you with MIP if you are under age 21 and you do any of the following:
- Purchase or attempt to purchase intoxicating liquor
- Possess intoxicating liquor
- Appear to be visibly intoxicated
- Have a detectable blood alcohol content of more than .02 by weight