Is it legal for a state police officer to release a minor, that the officer knows is slightly intoxicated, to drive herself and others home after giving everyone MIP’s?
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Is it legal for a state police officer to release a minor, that the officer knows is slightly intoxicated, to drive herself and others home after giving everyone MIP’s?
Asked on August 22, 2012 under Criminal Law, Oregon
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is improper police protocol to release a minor who has any amount of alcohol in his or her system known by the police officer to drive a motor vehicle. Under the laws of all states in this country, minors are not allowed to have alcohol in their system no matter how small the amount.
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