Alcohol & the

Law

ABCs of Alcohol
For each letter of the alphabet, write a word or phrase that is
alcohol related and starts with that letter!

Effects of Alcohol
Physical
Short Term

Short Term Physical Effects

Slurred Speech
Vomiting
Distorted Vision and Hearing
Blackout
Unconsciousness
Alcohol Poisoning

Physical
Long Term

Long Term Physical Effects

Liver Disease
Nerve Damage
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Death

Mental Effects

Mental Effects
Interferes with brains communication pathways
Makes it harder to think clearly
Changes mood and behavior

Social Effects

Social Effects
Increased family problems
Broken relationships
Employment issues

Party Time

Why do you think these

students chose to
drink?

Group Research Project

Group Research Project

1.Same groups as ABCs of Alcohol
2.Each group will be assigned a law
Group
Group
Group
Group
Group
Group

#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6

= Underage Drinking
= Driving Under the Influence (BAC 0.08% to 0.099%)
=Driving Under the Influence (BAC 0.10% to 0.159%)
= Driving Under the Influence (BAC 0.16% or higher)
= Public Intoxication
= Misrepresentations of Age To Purchase Liquor or Malt or Brewed

Beverages

3. Answer the questions on your groups worksheet

Underage Drinking

Underage Drinking
How would someone get arrested for this?
Anyone less than 21 years of age who is caught drinking or possession of alcoholic
beverages

1st Offense Consequences

A maximum fine of $500, License suspension of 90 days

2nd Offense Consequences

A maximum fine of $1,000, License suspension of 1 year

3rd Offense Consequences

A maximum fine of $1,000, License suspension of 2 years

DUI (BAC 0.08% to

0.099%)

DUI (BAC 0.08 % - 0.099%)

How would someone get arrested for this?
Drivers BAC is 0.08% or higher

1st Offense Consequences

6 months of probation, $300 fine, Mandatory alcohol highway safety school, Alcohol and drug
treatment

2nd Offense Consequences

Drivers license suspended for 1 year, 5 days to 6 months in prison, Fine ranging $300
to $2,500, Ignition Interlock system for 1 year

3rd Offense Consequences

2nd degree misdemeanor charge, Driver's license suspended for 1 year, Prison from 10 days to 2
years, Fine ranging $500 to $5,000, Ignition Interlock system for 1 year

DUI (BAC 0.10% - 0.159%)

DUI (BAC 0.10% - 0.159%)

How would someone get arrested for this?
Drivers BAC is 0.10% - 0.159%

1st Offense Consequences

License suspended for 1 year, 48 hours to 6 months in prison, Fine ranging $500 to
$5,000

2nd Offense Consequences

Automatic driver's license suspension for 1 year, 30 days to 6 months in prison, Fine
ranging $750 to $5,000, Ignition Interlock system for 1 year

3rd Offense Consequences

Automatic license suspension of 18 months, 90 days to 5 years in prison, Fine ranging
$1,500 to $10,000, Ignition Interlock system for 1 year

DUI (BAC 0.16% or Higher)

DUI (BAC 0.16% or Higher)

How would someone get arrested for this?
Drivers BAC is 0.16% or higher

1st Offense Consequences

License suspended for 1 year, 72 hours to 6 months in prison, Fine ranging $1,000 to
$5,000

2nd Offense Consequences

Automatic suspension of 18 months, 90 days to 5 years in prison, Fine ranging $1,500
to $10,000, Ignition Interlock system for 1 year

3rd Offense Consequences

1 to 5 years in prison, Fine ranging $2,500 to $10,000, Ignition Interlock system for 1
year

Public Intoxication

Public Intoxication
How would someone get arrested for this?
appearing in public under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance (except drugs taken by prescription) when
they are so intoxicated that they pose a danger to themselves or others, to property, of annoying others

1st Offense Consequences

Fine of 0-$300, Jail for 0-30 days

2nd + Offense Consequences

Fine up to $1000, Jail for 0-90 days

Misrepresentations of Age to Purchase Liquor or Malt

or Brewed Beverages

Misrepresentations of Age to Purchase Liquor or Malt

or Brewed Beverages
How would someone get arrested for this?
If he/she being under the age of 21 years, knowingly and falsely represents himself to be 21 years of
age or older to any licensed dealer, distributor or other person, for the purpose of procuring or having
furnished to him, any liquor or malt or brewed beverages

1st Offense Consequences

Fine of $0 -$300, Jail time of 0-90 days, License suspension of 90 days

2nd Offense Consequences

Fine of $0-$500, Jail time of 1 year, License suspension of 1 year

3rd Offense Consequences

Fine of $0 - $500, Jail time of 1 year, License suspension of 2 years

Law Skits

What a great day! You decide to ride you bike for a while. It
seems like out of nowhere a car flies up behind you and hits
you.
You have to go to the hospital in an ambulance. Both of
your legs are broken and one of your arms is broken too. You
will have to miss school and will not get to play basketball this
year. You will heal and you will be fine, but it will take a long
time and will be very painful.
It turns out this driver was drunk. Write this drive a letter
and tell him how you feel.