If I got an MIP of beer/light wine and this is my first offense other than traffic violations, should I hire an attorney?
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If I got an MIP of beer/light wine and this is my first offense other than traffic violations, should I hire an attorney?
Also, will the MIP come off my record?
Asked on February 3, 2014 under Criminal Law, Mississippi
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
In the United States, a Minor in Possession, or a MIP, (also referred to as a PAULA, Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age) is a criminal offense, typically a misdemeanor. Anyone who is under the age of 21 and possesses alcohol in the United States, with the exception of special circumstances, is violating the law of the state. If sufficient evidence is shown to a police officer that the person under 21 has been drinking alcohol or is in possession of alcohol, an MIP may be issued to the underage drinker.
You should hire a lawyer in your community to assist you. One can be found on attorneypages.com. The MIP will not come off your record if you are convicted of the offense.
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