Can my 18 year old daughter have unopened beer in the car while driving and not be breaking any laws?

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Can my 18 year old daughter have unopened beer in the car while driving and not be breaking any laws?

She claims that she can.

Asked on January 5, 2017 under Criminal Law, Georgia

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

In GA, there are minor in possession (MIP) laws to prevent anyone under the age of 21 to from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages. The law prohibits minors from purchasing, attempting to purchase, or knowingly possessing alcoholic beverages. Violating this law can result in the following penalties for a first offense: a fine of up to $300, up to 6 months in jail, and driver’s license suspension for 6 months. And a can of beer (whether opened or unopened) that is in the car that a minor is driving can count as possession.


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