in which situation is it illegal for a minor to possess alcohol
Minor in Possession In the United States, a Minor in Possession, or a MIP, (also referred to as a PAULA, Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age) is a criminal offense, typically a misdemeanor. In California, depending on the county in which the person is charged, the crime may also be charged as an infraction.[1] Anyone who is under the age of 21 and possesses alcohol in the United States, with the exception of special circumstances, is violating the law of the state.[2]