Tarrant County Minor in Consumption Lawyer

Minor in Consuming Alcohol-Overview

You might have been at a party or riding along in a car, then somehow the police approached you. The police said you smelled like or were close to some alcohol. Oh, and you’re younger 21 years of age. You have a court date coming up. You might be wondering if you should hire a MIC lawyer or if you should just try to handle this on your own. If you’re charged with Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor, also known as an MIC, you’re facing a Class “C” misdemeanor. Essentially the allegation is that a minor, who in this case is a person under the age of 21, was illegally consuming an alcoholic beverage. The principal issue in most MIC cases, which must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, is whether you consumed an alcoholic beverage. You were likely given a citation or ticket for MIC, and you may have even been arrested. Although Minor in Consumption is a Class C charge, it carries with it very serious consequences that can have an impact on your life for years to come. Do not take an MIC charge lightly. Call an experienced Fort Worth MIC lawyer like Cody Cofer to handle your case. Regardless of the facts of your MIC case, you need an experienced MIC lawyer to handle MIC plea negotiations and possible an MIC jury trial.

Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor – The Law

TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE §106.04

CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR.
(a) A minor commits an offense if he consumes an alcoholic beverage.
(b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the alcoholic beverage was consumed in the visible presence of the minor’s adult parent, guardian, or spouse.
(c) An offense under this section is punishable as provided by Section 106.071.
(d) A minor who commits an offense under this section and who has been previously convicted twice or more of offenses under this section is not eligible for deferred disposition. For the purposes of this subsection: (1) an adjudication under Title 3, Family Code, that the minor engaged in conduct described by this section is considered a conviction of an offense under this section; and (2) an order of deferred disposition for an offense alleged under this section is considered a conviction of an offense under this section.

Explanation of MIC Law

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Sec. 106.04 provides that a minor (a person under the age of 21 years) commits this offense if he consumes an alcoholic beverage. Exception: A minor may consume alcohol if he is in the visible presence of his adult (over the age of 21 years) parent, guardian, spouse, or other adult to whom he has been committed by a court. Aside from this exception, the State may have a difficult time proving you were consuming alcohol. Also, there are strategic steps you can take before your first court date that may increase your chances of a favorable outcome. Talking with an experienced Fort Worth MIC Defense Attorney as soon as you receive an MIC ticket is essential.

Texas MIC Punishment Ranges

Minor in Consumption – Unique Class ‘C’ Provisions

A Charge of Minor in Consumption (MIC) is a Class “C” misdemeanor and can be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00. However, if a minor has 2 or more prior MIC convictions, the punishment is a fine of not less than $250.00 or more than $2,000.00 and/or up to 180 days in jail.
If convicted of MIC (MIP, DUI), the person must perform between 8 and 12 hours of community service. However, if there is a prior conviction for MIC (MIP, DUI), an individual faces between 20 and 40 hours of community service and the possibility of having their driver’s license suspended as a result of the MIC charge. The suspension period can range anywhere from 30 to 180 days, depending on the number of prior convictions you have for MIC, MIP, or DUI.
Texas law also requires a minor convicted of consuming alcohol who has not been previously convicted to attend an alcohol awareness course approved by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. If he has been previously convicted, the court may require him to attend the course. For the purpose of determining whether a minor has a prior conviction, an order of deferred adjudication for a prior offense of MIC, MIP, or DUI is considered a conviction.
If you have been ticketed with an MIC, contact Fort Worth MIC lawyer Cody Cofer. He can help you with all aspects of your case, including expunction.
In addition to the courts listed on the MIP, MIC, DUI page, your ticket may be in a municipal court, including:

Arlington Municipal Court
101 S. Mesquite St.
Arlington, Texas 76010
(NE Corner of Abram & Mesquite Streets)
Phone: 817-459-6777
Arlington MIC Ticket Court Website
Azle Municipal Court
613 S.E. Parkway
Azle, Texas 76020
Phone: 817-444-2541
Azle MIC Ticket Court Website
Bedford Municipal Court
2000 Forest Ridge Drive
Bedford, Texas 76021
Building A – Downstairs
Phone: 817-952-2150
Bedford MIC Ticket Court Website
Benbrook Municipal Court
911 Winscott Road
P.O. Box 26569
Benbrook, Texas 76126
Phone: 817-249-3000
Benbrook MIC Ticket Court Website
Blue Mound Municipal Court
301 S. Blue Mound Road
Blue Mound, Texas 76131
Phone: 817-232-7097
Blue Mound MIC Ticket Website
Colleyville Municipal Court
Colleyville Municipal Court
5201 Riverwalk Drive
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Office: 817.503.1300
Colleyville MIC Ticket Court Website
Crowley Municipal Court
201 East Main St.
Crowley, TX 76036
Phone: (817) 297-2201 x 1290
Crowley MIC Ticket Court Website
Dalworthington Gardens Municipal Court
Dalworthington Gardens City Hall
2600 Roosevelt Dr.
Dalworthington Gardens, TX 76016
Phone: (817) 274-7662
Dalworthington Gardens MIC Ticket Court Website
Euless Municipal Court
1102 W. Euless Blvd.
Euless, Texas 76040
Phone: (817) 685-1460
Euless MIC Ticket Court Website
Everman Texas Municipal Court
212 N. Race St.
Everman, Texas, 76140
Phone: (817) 293- 0588
Everman MIC Ticket Court Website
Forest Hill Municipal Court
3219 California Pkwy E
Forest Hill, TX 76119
Phone: (800) 444-1187
Forest Hill MIC Ticket Court Website
Fort Worth Municipal Court
A.D. Marshall Public Safety & Courts Building
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: (817) 392-6711
Fort Worth MIC Ticket Court Website
Fort Worth Police Department Website
Grapevine Municipal Court
307 W. Dallas Road
Police and Courts Building, 2nd Floor
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Phone: (817) 410-3284
Grapevine MIC Ticket Court Website
Haltom Municipal Court
5024 Broadway Avenue
Haltom City, Texas 76117
Haltom City MIC Ticket Court Website
Haslet Municipal Court
City of Haslet
101 Main Street
Haslet, Texas 76052
Phone: (817) 439-5931 ext. 7
Haslet MIC Ticket Court Website
Hurst Municipal Court
1505 Precinct Line Road
Hurst, Texas 76054
Phone: (817) 788-7045
Hurst MIC Ticket Court Website
Keller Municipal Court
330 Rufe Snow Drive
Keller, Texas 76248
Phone: (817) 743-4745
Keller MIC Ticket Court Website
Kennedale Municipal Court
405 Municipal Drive
Kennedale, Texas 76060
Phone: (817) 985-2140
Kennedale MIC Ticket Court Website
Lake Worth Municipal Court
3805 Adam Grubb
Lake Worth, Texas 76135
Phone: (817) 255-7910
Lake Worth MIC Ticket Court Website
Lakeside Municipal Court
9830 Confederate Park Road
Lakeside, Texas 76108
Phone: (817) 237-1234
Lakeside MIC Ticket Court Website
Mansfield Municipal Court
1305 E. Broad Street
Mansfield, Texas 76063
Phone: (817) 276-4700
Mansfield MIC Ticket Court Website
North Richland Hills Municipal Court
6720 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Tx 76180
Phone: 817-427-6700
North Richland Hills MIC Ticket Website
Pantego Municipal Court
2600 Miller Lane
Pantego, Texas 76013
Phone: (817) 274-3869 Main Line
Phone: (817) 261-4538 Metro Line
Pantego MIC Ticket Court Website
Pelican Bay Municipal Court
1300 Pelican Cir
Pelican Bay, TX 76020
Phone: (817) 444-1234
As of 09/05/2011 Pelican Bay Municipal Court allowed their domain to expire, so there is no active website. If Pelican Bay has a website up and running, please inform CoferLaw web administrator. Thank you.
Richland Hills Municipal Court
3200 Diana Drive
Richland Hills, Texas 76118
Phone: (817)299-1825
Richland Hills MIC Ticket Court Website
River Oaks Municipal Court
4900 River Oaks Blvd.
River Oaks, Texas 76114-3096
Phone: (817) 626-1597
River Oaks MIC Ticket Court Website
Saginaw Municipal Court
333 W. McLeroy Blvd.
Saginaw, Texas 76179
Phone: (817) 232-4640
Saginaw MIC Ticket Court Website
Sansom Park Municipal Court
5500 Buchanan Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76114
Phone: (817) 626-3791
Sansom Park MIC Ticket Court Website
Southlake Municipal Court
600 State Street, Suite 1000
Southlake, Texas 76092
Phone: (817) 748-8188
Southlake MIC Ticket Court Website
Watauga Municipal Court
7105 Whitley Road
Watauga, Texas 76148
Phone: (817) 514-5715
Watauga MIC Ticket Court Website
Westworth Village Municipal Court
311 Burton Hill Road
Westworth Village, Texas 76114
Phone: 817.710-2507 or 2508
Westworth Village MIC Ticket Court Website
White Settlement Municipal Court
Administration Building
214 Meadow Park
White Settlement, Texas 76108

Phone: (817) 246-4971
White Settlement MIC Ticket Court Website
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