As a general rule, the legal drinking age is 21 years old across the entire United States. This applies in Florida, as it does in any other state. However, some states do have exceptions to this rule. For instance, states like Wisconsin have an exception if alcohol is...
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Spring break alcohol offenses will follow your teen home
Florida is the most popular destination for spring break for many high schoolers and college students. There are plenty of beautiful beaches and resorts, as well as the perfect weather to escape from the cold and wet spring often experienced in northern states....
Teenage drunk driving offenses come with lasting consequences
High schoolers and even those who have recently graduated are notorious for making bad decisions. Teenagers may be intellectually bright in many cases, but they still lack the decision-making abilities of an adult. It is not until the mid-20s that the average...
Where do teens get alcohol?
Underage drinking definitely happens all the time, and the average American has their first drink before they reach the legal drinking age. This is certainly something that many people either remember doing in high school or are nervous about what their own children...
What a minor in possession charge means
Every year thousands of young people descend on Florida for spring break, where the music plays late into the night and the alcohol freely flows. Unfortunately for them, it is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age to drink alcoholic beverages. If your child is...
Why do teens drink?
The drinking age in the United States is 21 years old, something that has been true now for decades. It is illegal for teenagers to drink. As you likely know, especially if you're a parent with a teen of your own, this is one of the most commonly broken laws. Many...
Proposed law would help protect juveniles from false confessions
Many people would be surprised to learn that police and other law enforcement authorities can legally lie to those they’re questioning to elicit a confession or other information they need. They may, for example, tell a suspect that a piece of evidence places them at...
Keeping your teen away from alcohol this holiday season
There are a lot of social gatherings during the winter holidays – and you’ll almost invariably find alcohol around. Even if you try to maintain a “dry” household yourself, there’s no guarantee that the spirits won’t be freely flowing when you visit friends or...
If you think your teen doesn’t drink, think again
Parents often believe that their teens never drink. They’ve “had the talk” and their teen assured them that they had no desire to drink alcohol. They may even go to social gatherings where alcohol was being used, but they will always tell their parents that it’s other...
Peer pressure could lead to teen drinking
Your teen knows that they shouldn’t drink. Though you have alcohol in the house, you have always been very open with them about the fact that they need to wait until they are 21 years of age to consume it themselves. On the whole, you feel like your teen is smart and...