Which statement about expunction for minors with Alcoholic Beverage Code convictions is true?

Which statement about expunction for minors with Alcoholic Beverage Code convictions is true?

• A. Minors may petition expunction only if they have zero ABC convictions.
• B. Minors may petition expunction regardless of the number of ABC convictions.
• C. Minors may petition expunction only if the minor has more than one ABC conviction.
• D. Minors may petition expunction only if the minor has just one ABC conviction upon reaching age 21.

Answer: (D)

The rule tests eligibility for expunction based on age and the number of Alcoholic Beverage Code convictions. For a minor, the opportunity to petition for expunction exists when they have only a single ABC conviction, and they have reached age 21. This reflects a policy that a first, youthful alcohol offense may be expunged once the person is legally an adult, provided there aren’t multiple offenses to consider. If there are zero convictions, there’s nothing to expunge, and if there are multiple convictions, expunction isn’t generally allowed. So the statement that minors may petition expunction only if they have just one ABC conviction upon reaching age 21 is the true one.

The rule tests eligibility for expunction based on age and the number of Alcoholic Beverage Code convictions. For a minor, the opportunity to petition for expunction exists when they have only a single ABC conviction, and they have reached age 21. This reflects a policy that a first, youthful alcohol offense may be expunged once the person is legally an adult, provided there aren’t multiple offenses to consider. If there are zero convictions, there’s nothing to expunge, and if there are multiple convictions, expunction isn’t generally allowed. So the statement that minors may petition expunction only if they have just one ABC conviction upon reaching age 21 is the true one.