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My son was charged as a minor in possession of alcohol in the state of Maine, but is a Massachusetts resident. He was not issued a breathalyzer or given a sobriety test, and had only been present in the company of otherswho were drinking. It is a civil offense in Maine, but what are the ramifications to him in Massachusetts?

Submitted: 180 days and 10 hours ago.

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nothing. It just happened over weekend.

Posted by Juliana 180 days and 9 hours ago.

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Hello,

Your son will have no ramifications from this charge in the state of Massachusetts. A minor in possession of alcohol is a civil offense in Maine, so the charge won't even appear on his record. Once he takes care of the case in Maine, it's finished. For a first offense, the fine is $200-400.

Hope this helps,
Juliana

180 days and 8 hours ago.

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My son was told by the school police officer that he could lose his license for 3 months in Massachusetts if he is found guilty of the charge. Also, he was not driving at the time. I am concerned that the officer is correct, and why did the list of those charged go to our city's police department?

Posted by Juliana 180 days and 8 hours ago.

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Since this is a civil offense in Maine, there shouldn't be a finding of "guilty" or "not guilty" as in a criminal case, so I'm not sure why your city police department was made aware of this.

I will opt out so that another expert with more knowledge of Maine and Massachusetts laws can provide some input.

Juliana

180 days and 7 hours ago.

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I will await a reply from someone else. Thank you!

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You're welcome. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.

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178 days and 18 hours ago.

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Relist: I still need help. original answer from lawyer has her opting out, as she felt she wasn't familiar enough with massachusetts law.

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My son was told by the school police officer that he could lose his license for 3 months in Massachusetts if he is found guilty of the charge. Also, he was not driving at the time. I am concerned that the officer is correct, and why did the list of those charged go to our city's police department?

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I will await a reply from someone else. Thank you!

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You're welcome. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.

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Relist: I still need help. original answer from lawyer has her opting out, as she felt she wasn't familiar enough with massachusetts law.

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