Minor in Possession

We all make mistakes, especially when we're young and we don't really understand the consequences to our actions. Underage drinking is a big problem in this country, because kids don't always understand the severity of excessive drinking. Minor in Possession charges vary from state to state, but some of them can be very serious and can affect you down the road if you're not careful. If you're interested in getting your Minor in Possession conviction removed from your criminal record, contact Rhode Island expungement attorney James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006 today.

What Is Minor in Possession?

A Minor in Possession charge (or MIP) is a type of misdemeanor that relates to underage drinking. Anyone under the age of 21 in the United States in possession of alcohol can be charged with it. If a police officer has sufficient reason to believe a minor has been consuming alcohol, he or she can issue that minor an MIP.

The punishment for an MIP conviction varies from state to state, since underage drinking laws are at the state level. Punishment can range from a small-to-moderate fine all the way up to community service and probation. Fortunately, MIP convictions can be expunged from your record, removing the charges from public review. To have them expunged, you must have no other convictions and have served out your sentence. Such convictions can make it difficult for you to get jobs or pursue higher education goals, so it may be in your best interest to get the conviction removed from your record.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love has been convicted of a Minor in Possession charge and wishes to have it expunged, contact Rhode Island expungement lawyer James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006.