The next crime is Misuse of DL (belonging to another) for the Purpose of Obtaining Alcohol. Misuse of Drivers Licence for the Purpose of Obtaining Alcohol For this crime a defendant would pay a small fine, serve no jail time, and face a 30-day license suspension from the Iowa DOT. It’s a real ID, that belongs to someone else. Also note that sometimes an officer might not know the law, or write up the charge based on an apparent intent to use the ID. Note that it is not illegal to possess another’s ID, it’s simply illegal to use it. This occurs when someone simply uses someone else’s ID in any fashion, representing it as their own. The lowest-level ID-related crime is Misuse of Drivers License (belonging to another). Let’s take a look at the different ID-related crimes, the level of severity and the potential charges/penalties for each.
There are several different ID-related crimes that are associated with trying to get into a bar, or purchase alcohol while underage.
What happens when you get caught with a fake ID in Iowa?
