Alcohol Laws
This is the legal age to possess or drink alcohol in the United States.
21 Years Old
Under federal law, marijuana is classified as this drug schedule.
Class/Schedule 1
If a teen has alcohol charges, how do they affect future job or college opportunities?
They show up on background checks and potentially affect your hiring or acceptance.
Distributing controlled substances to someone under 21 can result in this mandatory federal penalty range.
1–20 years
What is the legal age for purchasing tobacco and vape products.
21
In Tennessee, being caught with alcohol under age 21 can result in a fine and a visit to this type of court.
Juvenile Court
What legal status is recreational cannabis use in Tennessee?
Illegal
Getting caught with drugs or alcohol as a minor can end up on this kind of record, which can follow someone into adulthood if charges are serious.
Criminal record
Minors helping someone experiencing an overdose are protected by this law.
Good Samaritan Law
Federal law (21 U.S.C. §841) makes it illegal to do these three actions with controlled substances.
Make, sell, or possess with intent to distribute
Adults giving alcohol to minors can be charged with this level of crime in Tennessee.
Class E felony
Simple possession of any amount of Schedule I/II substances federally can lead to up to this long in prison.
One year
A teen with drug-related charges may lose access to this type of financial help for college.
Financial Aid or Schoalrships
Minors caught using inhalants could be sent to rehabilitation or even become involved with this state agency.
DCS (Department of Children's Services)
Distribution penalties increase dramatically when this factor increases.
Quantity/amount
Teens caught with alcohol might face suspension of this important driving privilege.
A Driver's License
Selling or giving marijuana to others can increase charges to this type of crime.
A felony
Some landlords refuse to rent to people with this on their record.
Drug-related criminal history
A teen who is charged with a DWI can face a license suspension for how long?
One year
Adults who give drugs to minors can be charged even if they didn’t mean harm. This type of rule is called ______.
Strict Liability