Recently Texas has added another provision... providing enforcement with the right to issue MIC's (Minor in Consumption)-similar to a MIP (Minor in Possession). The two are similar, however, the law has no problem throwing out fines without any real evidence. The two offenses are similar; however, to issue an MIC, the absence of any proof of offense is ok. If the cop has reason to believe you have been taking part in that Beer Pong tourney....SLAP! MIC! If you're hanging out on the river with all of your buddies not even near a beer and a cop has reason to believe you've had a couple...BAM! MIC!
It's no fun...
Not only will you have to pay a hefty fine (some up to $500), but you'll most likely be spending the summer in AA classes. Oh yeah...and make sure you have a ride, because your license is most likely going to get suspended for 30 days.
If government is going make laws such as these...you might as well make drinking all together illegal. What if someone is issued a ticket a week before their 21st? Do you honestly think waiting that one more week makes that person a more responsible drinker?
I understand laws to keep alcohol away from kids, but c'mon...will that one week make me that much more of an adult?
3 comments:
My rommate lost his license on his 21st birthday because we got busted 2 weeks earlier.
-Well Written.. Not Only Can it effect your Record.. your Bank Account, Insurance Rates.. You could be at Risk Of Losing any any Financial Aid or Grants to College. (if that applies to you).. I Have friend that attends a College in Austin, TX.. She Was issued a "MIC" Just ONE WEEK before She turned "21". That is the Law.
I was issued an MIC, and i was wondering if you have to take a drug test on the day of court?
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