Minor in Possession – Third Offense

A third offense to a Minor in Possession of Alcohol will seriously affect your future as it will be a strong indication to the court, employers and others that you have an alcohol problem. Many will say that college kids will drink and that is why there is a specific diversion program for a first offense in Michigan. However, the experience of going to court, hiring an attorney, paying fines and going to classes should have a positive impact on whether or not a minor re-offends. In Michigan, with the availability of the diversion program, a third offense means that it could actually be the FOURTH conviction for MIP!

How This Affects Your Future

Every MIP conviction is a criminal conviction that could be used against you in job applications, professional degree applications, professional licensing hearings and character and fitness determinations as well as affect your car insurance and driving record.

When convicted of MIP 3rd Offense, a minor could face up to 60 days in jail!

• For a violation of this subsection following 2 or more prior convictions or juvenile adjudications for a violation of this subsection, section 33b(1) of former 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 8, or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to this subsection or section 33b(1) of former 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 8, by imprisonment for not more than 60 days but only if the minor has been found by the court to have violated an order of probation, failed to successfully complete any treatment, screening, or community service ordered by the court, or failed to pay any fine for that conviction or juvenile adjudication, a fine of not more than $500.00, or both, and may be ordered to participate in substance abuse prevention services or substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services as defined in section 6107 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.6107, and designated by the administrator of substance abuse services, to perform community service, and to undergo substance abuse screening and assessment at his or her own expense as described in subsection

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