What are the consequences for being a minor in possession of alcohol?

It's not the fine that's the biggest consequence - it's that the DMV will suspend your driver's license for a year if you're convicted. Unless you don't drive or don't care about driving for a year, it's worth getting an attorney to either fight this charge and/or do something to avoid a conviction.

What are the consequences? Potentially jail, fines, loss of license, probation, alcohol program, etc. The honest answer is that no attorney can predict the outcome, nor even give an intelligent opinion, without reviewing and knowing all the charges, evidence, police reports, expected testimony, priors history, etc. You'll learn the actual charge[s] filed and get copies of all the police reports and prosecutors evidence when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. The prosecutors can amend at any time they believe they can prove additional or different charges. In California, if convicted of any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 6-12 months in jail, plus fines. Priors and strikes will add penalty enhancements.

There can be a fine and up to 6 months jail. The fine can be up to $1,000 with a 240% penalty assessment and there will be a one year drivers' license suspension.

It will have an impact on getting a license to drive. will delay that 1 year. Fines could be $ 600, plus. Court can give you other terms and reduce the fine, like alcohol program.

You would have a criminal record, and your license to drive suspended for 1 year. Which is why you should consider hiring a lawyer, who can likely negotiate with the Judge so that this relatively minor charge can ultimately be dismissed.