Minors charged with Alcohol Offenses

Any person between the ages of 17-20 years and charged with an alcoholic offense (purchase, attempt to purchase, possession, consumption, misrepresentation of age, public intoxication by minor) is REQUIRED to come before the judge.

The following penalties shall be imposed:

First Offense

Class C misdemeanor: $0.00-$500.00 fine

Alcohol Awareness Course

8-12 hours communtiy service

30 days driver's license suspension or denial

Second Offense:

Class C mesdemeanor: $0.00- $500.00 fine

Possible Alcohol Awareness Course

20-40 hours community service

90 day driver's license suspension or denial

Third Offense (under 17 yrs of age):

180 days driver's license suspension or denial

Juvenile court- child in need of supervision; or

Criminal court- adjudicated as an adult

Third Offense (17 yrs of age or older):

Class B misdemeanor: $250.00- $2,000.00 fine and/or

Confinement in jail up to 180 days

Possible Alcohol Awareness Course

180 days driver's license suspension or denial

** This section provided by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation