California’s minor in possession “MIP” law (Business and Professions Code 25662 BP / Vehicle Code 13202.5 VC) By Daniel Smith

California’s minor in possession “MIP” law (Business and Professions Code 25662 BP / Vehicle Code 13202.5 VC) prohibits minors…that is, persons under 21…from possessing alcoholic beverages in any public place. Before a prosecutor can prove that you violated California’s MIP law, they must prove the following facts: at the time of the offense, you were under…