State v. Shawn P.

Facts of Case

The issue in these three consolidated appeals is whether the mandatory revocation of driving privileges, which is imposed upon minor teenagers who are convicted of consuming or possessing alcohol, violates the equal protection guaranties of our state and federal constitutions. We hold the revocation provisions in Washington's "abuse and lose" statutes1 constitutionally sound.

*556Juvenile offender Shawn P. was found guilty of violating the law prohibiting minors from consuming alcohol.2 He was 16 years old at the time of the offense and 17 when the disposition order was entered in…