The newsletter discusses the legal consequences of underage drinking and driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania. It notes that individuals under 21 cannot legally drink or buy alcohol and can face fines up to $300, jail time up to 90 days, or both if convicted of underage drinking. Those caught driving under the influence can lose their license for 90 days, face fines up to $5,000, and jail time up to 2 years. Pennsylvania has a zero tolerance law where individuals under 21 can be charged with DUI even if their blood alcohol is only 0.02.
The newsletter discusses the legal consequences of underage drinking and driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania. It notes that individuals under 21 cannot legally drink or buy alcohol and can face fines up to $300, jail time up to 90 days, or both if convicted of underage drinking. Those caught driving under the influence can lose their license for 90 days, face fines up to $5,000, and jail time up to 2 years. Pennsylvania has a zero tolerance law where individuals under 21 can be charged with DUI even if their blood alcohol is only 0.02.
The newsletter discusses the legal consequences of underage drinking and driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania. It notes that individuals under 21 cannot legally drink or buy alcohol and can face fines up to $300, jail time up to 90 days, or both if convicted of underage drinking. Those caught driving under the influence can lose their license for 90 days, face fines up to $5,000, and jail time up to 2 years. Pennsylvania has a zero tolerance law where individuals under 21 can be charged with DUI even if their blood alcohol is only 0.02.
cannot legally drink or purchase alcoholic beverages in Pennsylvania until you are 21 years age.
If you are caught buying, drinking,
possessing, or transporting beer wine liquor you can be arrested.
If convinced of underaged
drinking you can be find up to $300 jailed up 90 days or both
In addition you will have a criminal record and
lose your drivers license for 90 days if you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol (D.U.I), it is a misdemeanor of the school degree, with a maximum penalty of up to 5,000 and up to 2 years in jail.
Under Pennsylvania zero tolerance law,
person under 21 can be arrested and charged with DUI even if their blood alcohol is 20 (any measurable amount of alcohol in your system)