Many people encounter issues with laws regarding the distribution, purchase, or consumption of alcohol.
These are serious offenses that should be addressed immediately with the assistance of a legal professional.
Although each state has its own penalties associated with these crimes, there are nationwide laws in place to monitor these activities.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a crime pertaining to alcohol, taking immediate legal action against the accusations may be the best way to avoid serious penalties and social repercussions.
Information on Alcohol Laws Laws associated with alcohol and its consumption may vary from state to state, although there are some general regulations that are the same in all places around the United States.
These include:

• A person must be at least 21 years old to be in possession of, purchase, or consume alcohol.
  The only potential exceptions may include if they are with a parent, guardian, or spouse who is over the legal drinking age, but this does not hold true for all states.
  
• It is illegal to provide minors with any alcoholic products.
  
• In many places, it is illegal to appear intoxicated in public places.
  
• It is against the law to operate a vehicle if your blood alcohol content is over a certain percentage.
  
• For many states there is a social obligation for dram shops or social hosts to monitor the intake of alcohol by their patrons or guests in order to promote safety and avoid alcohol related incidents.
  

Individuals who have been charged with an alcohol-related offense may face penalties such as fines, jail time, and driver's license suspension.
Contact Us If you or someone you love is facing a charge pertaining to an alcohol crime, contact the Austin criminal defense attorneys of the Inglis law office today.