What happens if a kid gets caught with a fake ID?

Fake ID. If you are caught with a fake ID the penalty is a minimum $250 fine and/or 24-32 hours of community service, or a maximum $1,000 fine and/or six months in the county jail, PLUS…a one year suspension of your driver’s license.

How many teens use fake ID?

Sometimes teens consider getting a fake ID if they want to buy alcohol or go to a bar. About 12.5 percent of pre-college students and 32.2 percent of college students have admitted to possessing a fake ID; in 2020, there were 14,000 fake IDs seized in the city of Cincinnati alone.

Why do teens get fake IDs?

Teenagers need fake ID because they don’t access to many services and products which are not allowed to them unless they don’t turn 21. You will be surprised to know that the companies that provide fake documents to people do tell their customers about the possible dangers and problems of getting caught up.

Do college kids have fake IDs?

Fake IDs seem ubiquitous on college campuses. It seems as though more and more underage college students are getting access to alcohol before turning 21 by purchasing fake IDs from online dealers.

What can you do with a fake ID?

Here’s what you should do if you’re caught with a fake ID:

1. Give up the ID: If a bartender, bouncer or law enforcement officer orders you to turn over your fake ID, do it.
2. Often, if you give up the fake identification card and leave the establishment you illegally tried to enter, that will be the end of the conflict.

Is it a crime to give a teenager a fake ID?

It is a crime to make, carry or use a fake ID. With a fake ID in hand, teens may try to purchase alcohol or cigarettes, get into bars and clubs, buy guns, or misrepresent their identity. Doing any of these things is a crime in every state, although the penalties differ by state, there are a number of potential consequences that are uniform.

How many college students have been caught with a fake ID?

In fact, nearly two-thirds of college students have used a fake ID in the past to purchase alcohol illegally. Even though many kids do it, getting caught with a fake ID has bigger penalties than you might realize.

What are the different types of fake ID crimes?

Using borrowed or stolen IDs is a false ID crime, though some states have specific laws that make using a borrowed ID a less severe crime than using, for example, a forged document. Many, if not most, fake ID crimes involve people under the age of 21 or 18 who try to use a fake ID to obtain alcohol or cigarettes.

What are the risks of teens working with counterfeit IDs?

In addition to the other issues we will discuss, working with a counterfeiter puts teens at risk of having their personal information stolen. It is a crime to make, carry or use a fake ID. With a fake ID in hand, teens may try to purchase alcohol or cigarettes, get into bars and clubs, buy guns, or misrepresent their identity.