2006-06-06 06:12:29 · 23 answers · asked by Steve 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If the person under 21 is not drinking would the cops still bust it saying there is no proof the person was not drinking
2006-06-07 02:20:14 · update #1
Touchy question. In most states, if the police "bust" a party, and there are underage people with drinks in their hands, it certainly makes the police question whether that person was provided the alcohol by the host. The burden would most likely then be on the host to prove that they didn't serve the minor, didn't know of the minor's alcohol consumption, and didn't approve of it. The best policy for a property owner is not to allow any illegal activity to occur on their property, including underage drinking.
2006-06-06 06:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by grateful 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no likely or not here. By law, the host is liable to be prosecuted if someone on his property under 21 was drinking. It is just up to the police's discretion whether to strictly apply the law or not. As for busting a party, whether they think there was under age drinking or not, all the police legally needs is "probable cause." That could be anyone making a call and reporting underage drinking there. No further evidence is required for the police to bust.
2006-06-18 02:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet your bloomers the host is going to be in BIG trouble for even allowing anyone on the grounds who is under 21 and booze is being served.
For all the cops would know is the under aged person will drink something that he/she shouldn't drink being under 21.
Shame on the host for now knowing any better.
Leave the kids at home is what you should tell all of your guests when you invite them to your party.
No one needs any more hassle from the cops and this would for sure leave them in no other choice but to bust your butt for having under age guests at a drinking party.
2006-06-17 19:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by fedupmoma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person under 21 is drinking then yes, the host does get in trouble. You can receive a fine and possible jail time depending on where you live and the judge. You get into even more trouble if the underage drinker leaves and causes an accident. If the underage drinker is your son or daughter then no you don't get into trouble - just don't let them leave your home.
2006-06-20 05:01:53 · answer #4 · answered by vicki613 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on individual state law.
In California, it is not illegal to have minors in a location where liquor is sold or consumed. It is illegal to sell or furnish liquor to minors. A business licensed to sell alcohol can lose its license and/or face heavy fines if it sells to a minor. A business can also be sued if the minor gets into an accident.
A social host is seldom prosecuted unless the minor becomes intoxicated and something happens. If the intoxicated minor drives into someone on the way home, the host may be prosecuted, however the host is not liable to the injured party. If the minor creates a disturbance, the host may be prosecuted.
If the party is one that only or mainly minors are attending the host is more likely to be prosecuted.
2006-06-15 15:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by shoshidad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its part of that whole not being legal thing. They underage person is normally not going to pass on alcohol when given the opportunity to drink it. In my circle of friends this has been a concern because there are a few people who are underage. If they are busted for drinking they are kicked out and not invited back. There are to many of us in our circle of friends that it could cause serious issues at our places of employment. Short answer is no they can wait however many months til they are legal.All of us had to do that.
2006-06-19 04:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by zoerayne023 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could be if the person is harmed in any way, or if they harm someone else. If your neighbors call the Police for excessive noise (or anything else) & the responding Officer starts checking ID's, everyone at your party over the age of 21 COULD be held accountable, including the HOST.
2006-06-06 06:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they allow a person under 21 to drink, they can be charged.
2006-06-19 15:07:46 · answer #8 · answered by Cara Beth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If 21 is the local legal drinking age, yes.
2006-06-06 06:16:36 · answer #9 · answered by Zee HatMan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can let whoever you want on your property but if you let someone under 21 drink alcohol you could be liable both civilly and criminally depending on the state you are in.
2006-06-16 07:46:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋