{"id":156,"date":"2012-06-06T14:24:26","date_gmt":"2012-06-06T14:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billcummingsllc.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2012-06-28T14:26:53","modified_gmt":"2012-06-28T14:26:53","slug":"the-facts-of-underage-drinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billcummingsllc.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/06\/the-facts-of-underage-drinking\/","title":{"rendered":"The Facts of Underage Drinking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Drinking and driving is a very serious crime throughout the United States. When an individual partakes in driving under the influence of alcohol, prescription medication, or other drug substances they not only put themselves at risk of having an accident, but also other motorists and pedestrians as well. Unfortunately, driving under the influence causes serious injuries, and kills thousands of individuals each and every year. When you drink and drive, or drive under the influence you impact your present, as well as your future. However, what occurs when you are under the influence under the legal age of consumption?<\/p>\n

Children, or Criminals?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, underage drinking, or minors in consumption, is at an all time high. Many children in this day and age can gain alcohol easily either from an adult, an older friend, or simply thanks to a fake ID. However, everyone should keep in mind that although young adults close to the age of 20 are just step away from the legal age of consumption it does not always mean that their judgment, and understanding is as well. However, \u201ckids will be kids\u201d and many just try to fit in the group. Unfortunately, as a result of this, many young adults and teenagers not only consume alcohol illegally, but also get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle intoxicated and have serious, devastating accidents.<\/p>\n

What You Can Expect Legally<\/strong><\/p>\n

Underage drinking is illegal in all fifty states within the United States, which means that if caught it is punishable by the law. Many things can occur when an underage individual, or student drinks and drives. Many students can lose their scholarship money, or grant money and have to take out many expensive student loans. Also, they can easily expect to be let go from their university, or college. However, what are the legal consequences of drinking and driving under the legal age of consumption?\u00a0\u00a0 Some consequences for underage drinking and driving include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n

1st Offense<\/strong>:<\/p>\n