Alcohol violations frequently found in college communities include:

  • underage possession of alcohol
    • Any person who is found to be in public and in an intoxicated state will be charged with being intoxicated in public. This offense is punishable by up to a $250 fine and incarceration of the person for a period of time, determined by the magistrate.
  • public intoxication
    • Any person younger than age 21 is prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol. Any violation of this offense will constitute the person being charged with a Class 1 Misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
  • driving under the influence
    • Any person who operates a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is found to be intoxicated and/or above the legal blood alcohol content level (.08 for 21 years of age and .02 for persons younger than 21 years of age) shall be charged with driving under the influence, which is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
  • use of false identification