Drinking Under 21
IC 7.1-5-7-7 — a minor knowingly possessing or drinking alcohol commits a Class C misdemeanor
A minor who knowingly possesses or consumes an alcoholic beverage, or transports one on a public highway without a parent or guardian along, commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Who handles this in Indiana: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Indiana directory.
Where a minor consumed or transported alcohol while driving, the court may suspend driving privileges for up to one year, and for a minor less than eighteen, suspends them for at least 60 days.
| Providing alcohol to a minor | Level |
|---|---|
| Providing alcohol to a minorRecklessly, knowingly or intentionally selling or furnishing it | LevelClass B misdemeanor |
| Providing alcohol to a minorWith a prior unrelated conviction under the section | LevelClass A misdemeanor |
| Providing alcohol to a minorWhere drinking it is the proximate cause of someone's serious bodily injury or death | LevelLevel 6 felony |
| Providing alcohol to a minorRenting or arranging property to let minors drink there | LevelClass C infraction, and a Class B misdemeanor with a prior within five years |
Sources for this section (2)
- IC 7.1-5-7-7 — Illegal possession
- IC 7.1-5-7-8 — Sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.