Often today's youth are unaware that they can find themselves in trouble with the law just for having alcohol in their possession. Punishments are similar to those of a DWI.
If a minor male or female is stopped for a suspected DWI and his or her blood alcohol content level is at the legal limit for intoxication (or higher) then the punishments meted outgrow exponentially. Fines can increase up to $2000 and driving privileges may be suspended for anywhere from 3 months to an entire year.