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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Business & Professions Code § 25662

Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Being under 21 and having alcohol in public.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You were under 21.
  2. 2You had alcohol.
  3. 3You were in a public place.

Possible punishment

$250 fine or 24–32 hours of community service.