Minor in Possession

Definition of Minor in Possession (MIP) | Expansion of “Possession”

Under the old Missouri MIP law, the definition of MIP applied only to the purchase, attempt to purchase or actual possession of an intoxicating liquor by a minor. Under the current law, the definition of “minor in possession” (MIP) has … Read the rest

Driver License Suspension / Revocation for Missouri MIP

Under the Missouri MIP Possession by Consumption law, any minor (16-20 years old) who is found guilty of or pleads guilty to MIP is subject to a 90-day driver license suspension for a first offense MIP and a one-year revocation … Read the rest

Expungement of Minor in Possession (MIP)

The Missouri MIP law allows a minor who has pleaded guilty or found guilty of MIP for the first time to obtain an Court ordered expungement of all official records of his or her arrest, plea, trial and conviction.

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License Suspension/Revocation – Minor in Possession (MIP)

1st Offense MIP – License Suspended for 90 Days. The first time a minor is determined to have committed the offense of Minor in Possession (MIP) in violation of RSMo § 311.325, the minor’s driver license is suspension for 90 … Read the rest

License Suspension/Revocation – Other Abuse and Lose Offenses

1st Offense – License Suspended for 90 Days. The first time a minor is determined to have committed any of the Missouri “Abuse and Lose” offenses listed 1-5 above, the minor’s driver license is suspended for 90 days.

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Missouri “Abuse and Lose” Law Information from Lawyers for Minors

Missouri’s “Abuse and Lose” law requires Missouri courts to suspend or revoke the driving privileges (driver license) of any person who is “determined to have committed the offense” of Minor in Possession (MIP) in violation of RSMo § 311.325.

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Missouri “Abuse and Lose” | Other Offenses

Missouri’s “Abuse and Lose” law (RSMo § 577.500) requires Missouri courts to suspend or revoke the driving privileges (driver license) of any person who is determined to have committed any of the following offenses if they were under 21 years … Read the rest

Missouri Minor in Possession (MIP) Statutes

Section 311.325.1. Expands MIP Possession to Include Possession by Consumption.

Any person under the age of twenty-one years, who purchases or attempts to purchase, or has in his or her possession, any intoxicating liquor as defined in section 311.020 or … Read the rest

Missouri MIP Law – Minor in Possession

The Missouri Minor in Possession (MIP) statute expands the definition of “possession” to include “possession by consumption” and appearing “visibly intoxicated.”
In Missouri, the MIP “possession by consumption” law provides that minors (16-20 years old) who plead guilty to or … Read the rest

Missouri’s Minor in Possession (MIP) “Possession by Consumption” Overview

Missouri’s Minor in Possession (MIP) “possession by consumption” law (HCS SS SB 402) became effective on August 28, 2005. Missouri’s MIP “possession by consumption” law expands the old MIP law’s definition of “possession” to include “possession by consumption” and being … Read the rest