For all intents and purposes, having an alcohol problem isn't "illegal" per se. However, it could lead to various behaviors and activities that get you into serious trouble with the law. Not the least of these behaviors is drunk driving.
A joyride in someone's vehicle could mean major criminal charges
It happens all the time in the movies and on television shows. Someone needs to get somewhere in an emergency, so they jump into someone else's vehicle and drive off. Adults under the influence of drugs or alcohol could find themselves making a truly questionable decision involving someone else's car. Teenagers, especially those in both big cities and rural areas, may find the idea of driving around for a while without concern about the damages to the vehicle freeing and fun.
Consider all your defenses to domestic violence charges
Facing domestic violence charges is never something to take lightly. Regardless of your relationship to the individual who filed them or how the severity of any injuries sustained in an altercation, the truth is that domestic violence charges may result in hefty fines and even jail time. This could completely upend your means of providing for yourself and your loved ones.
