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Minor in Possession
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code,
Section 106.02, 106.025, 106.06, and the 1993-94 Texas Traffic Laws, pp.
439-440, regulate the behavior of a minor in relation to alcohol.
The 1991 and 1993 Texas Legislature
added to section to the TABC Code (106.115) permitting a court to require
attendance in an alcohol awareness course in addition to the fine for first
offenders.
With the general return to a higher
drinking age, increased arrests for the illegal use of alcohol by minors have
been evident. In most cases the only sanctions available has been a fine and
often a minimal one at that. An additional avenue for dealing with illegal use
of alcohol by young people is the inclusion of an educational approach for such
persons. Even with increased emphasis on problems associated with alcohol use.
Most young people still know only two basic things about alcohol: where to
purchase it and how to drink it. This curriculum is designed to present
accurate and straightforward information about specific topics which relate to
alcohol use by young people. It has the potential, when properly coupled with
the appropriate legal sanctions, to enable young people to make sound decisions
about the use of alcohol both at this stage of their lives and as adults.
About
the Minor In Possession (MIP) Program:
The MIP program (or
Alcohol Awareness as it is sometimes referred) is the state mandated class for
minors who have been found in possession of illegal substances and have received
an MIP, MIC, DUI, PI citations, and etc. Course
can also be taken by minors who would like
to learn more about alcohol awareness. The course is 6 hours long and is conducted over two days.
Students must attend ALL classes before receiving a Certificate of Completion.
Registration
Information:
Students MUST pre-register for the class 1 hour prior to the
start of class. If a student is under the age of 16, a parent/guardian is
required to sign necessary forms.
Cost:
The cost may be paid in cash,
money order, or check. Students NEED to bring their ticket or
judge's letter with them to the pre-registration appointment. Must also bring Drivers License,
or Texas I.D., or School I.D. along with their Social Security card. See
Schedule for pricing.
Individual exit interviews, which will be scheduled by the
course instructor, will be scheduled with each participant. Student will receive
the Certificate of Completion for the class at the exit interview. No
Certificate of Completion will be given to a student prior to the exit interview.
It is the student's responsibility to appear before the judge with their
Certificate of Completion
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