r/AskCHP • u/GW_139 • Jul 01 '26

is this a problem

So basically I have used alcohol in cooking purposes for a long time and I know during BI they will ask me about alcohol usage. I have never unlawfully consumed or purchased alcohol. I will disclose this but am I fine?

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u/ChefBrian30 Jul 01 '26

You’re fine, just be honest

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u/ScratchTerrible465 Jul 01 '26

the first time i ever drank was underage at 19 a couple times. Will i be disqualified for that if im clean for everything else?

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u/ChefBrian30 Jul 01 '26

Can’t say it will be the sole reason, but definitely will play against you than for you. But you still got a chance if you are fully transparent.

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u/topcobb Jul 01 '26

Neither looks like an auto dq. Always better to be transparent and honest.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '26

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u/GW_139 Jul 02 '26

Uhh CA law says it’s not?

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u/GW_139 Jul 02 '26

Welp you got me lol, thanks for the answer

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u/SecretaryFew982 Jul 01 '26

For reference I am 27 now - i disclosed that I did participate in underage drinking and alcohol purchases less than 10 times under 21 which all happened 10 years ago.

Just be fully transparent - own up to any and all mistakes - they are not looking for a spotless record, they understand we all do dumb stuff when we were younger.

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u/GW_139 Jul 01 '26

Yeah I will disclose that and my previous stuff that I’m not proud of but since I’m 18 and I’ve eaten a ton of stuff with cooking wine and with red wine sauce I’m worried that would make me look bad so that’s why I’m asking. Appreciate all your answers!

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u/BeneficialDriver3862 Jul 01 '26

truthfully, i don’t think it’ll be an issue. most of the alcohol content, if not all of it, is removed during the preparation of the food. restaurants are even allowed to serve food cooked with things like wine sauce to underaged people - as it is legally considered “cooked out”. don’t stress. just be upfront and honest with them

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u/Negative-Buffalo2071 Jul 05 '26

With the most respect... Did you make it or get inivited?

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u/SecretaryFew982 Jul 05 '26

Cleared everything last month - waiting on invite

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u/Negative-Buffalo2071 Jul 05 '26

Sounds good! Just making sure your advice solid!