Underage Consumption And Ohio’s College Students: Know Your Rights

Being charged with “underage consumption” is a common occurrence on Ohio college campuses.  The crime of underage consumption is a violation of Ohio Revised Code, which prohibits possessing, consuming or being under the influence of alcohol under the age of 21.  Holding an alcoholic beverage and/or being intoxicated in a public place is enough to sustain the charge.  Students sometimes mistakenly believe that an officer must give them a breathalyzer test to “prove” intoxication.  This is not [Read the full post. . .]