Minors charged with an Alcoholic Offense

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