Citations and Penalties
Wonder what citations you can get for illegal drinking? We've compiled a list of the most common, along with their penalties.
| OFFENSE | DESCRIPTION | PENALTY |
| DWI/.08/Refusal | These offenses all fall within the same misdemeanor. Driving while impaired is a violation that includes other drugs. | $400 - $500.00 fine, 7-60 days in jail, 6 month license suspension. |
| Using False ID/Minor Misrepresenting Age | It is a violation to use falsified documents to purchase alcohol. No minor shall obtain, or attempt to obtain, alcoholic liquor by misrepresentation of age, or by any other method, in any tavern or other place where alcoholic liquor is sold. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail. |
| Furnishing a False ID | Any person who knowingly manufactures, creates, or alters any form of identification for the purpose of sale or delivery of such form of identification to a person under the age of twenty-one years. This includes any card, paper, or legal document that may be used to establish the age of the person named thereon for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic liquor. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail |
| Consuming Alcohol in Public | It is illegal to consume alcohol on the public right of way. This includes street, sidewalks or any other public property. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail. |
| Selling Alcohol Without a License | It is illegal to charge for alcohol in any way e.g., at the door, as a cover charge or by the drink, if you do not have a liquor license. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail. *CITATION REPORTED TO UNL STUDENT JUDICIAL AFFAIRS FOR POTENTIAL CAMPUS SANCTIONS. |
| Failure to Disperse/Failure to Obey a Lawful Order | You may be cited for failing to leave or obey a specific command if ordered by an officer to do so. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail. |
| Felony Assault | Assaulting another person causing serious injury and/or involving the use of a weapon | Depending on the severity of the injury, this offense could result in incarceration. |
| Minor in Possession | No one under the age of 21 may possess, consume, or have physical control of alcohol. Exceptions: a minor may possess or have physical control of alcoholic liquor in his or her permanent place of residence. 19 and 20 year olds may handle alcohol as part of their employment duties. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail. |
| Minor Attempt to Purchase | It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 to attempt the purchase of alcohol with or without identification. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail. |
| Procuring Alcohol for a Minor | It is illegal to purchase alcohol for anyone under the age of 21. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail. *CITATION REPORTED TO UNL STUDENT JUDICIAL AFFAIRS FOR POTENTIAL CAMPUS SANCTIONS. |
| Disorderly House | This violation enables law enforcement to cite property owners or renters with parties that get out of hand causing a disturbance. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail. Multiple offenses in a 10 year period now has guaranteed jail time *CITATION REPORTED TO UNL STUDENT JUDICIAL AFFAIRS FOR POTENTIAL CAMPUS SANCTIONS. |
| Misdemeanor Assault | Striking another person causing injury. | Up to $500.00 fine and 6 months in jail. |
| Urinating in Public | It is unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate on a public street, alley, or any other property, public or private, open to or visible to the public. | Minimum $100.00 fine |
Want to know more? Go to the City of Lincoln web site.
