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Criminal Penalties: Alcohol and Drugs

The following information is about state and federal criminal penalties related to alcohol and drug possession or use. All students are reminded that conviction under state and federal laws that prohibit alcohol-related and drug-related conduct can result in fines, confiscation of automobiles and other property, and imprisonment. In addition, licenses to practice in certain professions may be revoked, and many employment opportunities may be barred. It is impractical to list all the alcohol and drug-related state and federal crimes and penalties. But all persons should be aware that in Indiana any person under 21 who possesses an alcohol beverage, and any person who provides alcohol to such person, is at risk of arrest. Any person who is intoxicated in public risks arrest. A person convicted of driving while intoxicated may be punished by fine, be jailed, and lose the license to drive an automobile. Any selling of alcoholic beverages without a license is illegal.

Possession, use, distribution, or manufacture of controlled substances (drugs) illegally can result in arrest and conviction of a drug law violation and:

• fines up to $10,000 (Indiana)
• fines up to & $250,000 (Federal)
• imprisonment up to 50 years (Indiana)
• imprisonment up to life (Federal) and confiscation of property

Law and Associated University Policies