A minor in possession or consumption charge in Idaho carries with it consequences that can impact you significantly. For a first time offense, you may be fined up to one thousand dollars. A second time offense could lead up to a two thousand dollar fine and put you in jail for thirty days. For a third time offense you could get sixty days in jail and up to a three thousand dollar fine.
Additionally, and without much logic, in Idaho a Minor in Possession conviction carries an automatic license suspension. Curiously though, the law does not mandate a minimum license suspension period and the court has some discretion in deciding how long the suspension would be.
Also, the Judge could order that you obtain an alcohol evaluation. The amount of treatment the court will order will depend on a number of factors including your history with alcohol or drugs and your prior criminal history.
Instead of a conviction, courts will sometimes allow a person an alternative method to resolving their case. To explore those options you may want to contact an Idaho Criminal Defense Lawyer before agreeing to resolve your case in court.
Aaron Crary
East Idaho Attorney
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