Alcohol Violations
The legal drinking age in the United States is 21 in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Persons possessing or consuming alcohol under the legal drinking age may face fines or jail time. Many states impose severe penalties for persons using false identification to purchase or consume alcohol.
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense. In addition to restrictions on blood alcohol content for drivers above the legal drinking age, many states also have strict "zero tolerance" laws prohibiting driving under the influence of any amount of alcohol if the driver is under the age of 21.