I've heard that in your own home your parents are allowed to serve you alcohol as long as you don't step onto public property after drinking, is this true? Also, if this is true then the law would probably vary from state to state or city to city, what would be a way to check this out?
2006-07-10 01:24:26 · 16 answers · asked by linkmaster 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Your parents would be responsible for anything that happens on their property. Still it's considered illegal to serve alcohol to minors (under 18) no matter what the circumstances.
2006-07-10 01:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard something to this effect as well. I don't know if it's just in my home state of WV or if it's even true. I wouldn't think it's true since it's considered illegal to give alcohol to minors. However, someone told me that it's ok, as long as the child is at least 18, but under 21, and the parents are the ones serving it and the child doesn't step off the property as long as it's in the system. I haven't checked this out further, though. But you might want to check into the between 18 and 21 thing and see if there's something there.
2006-07-10 01:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by Cassie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on local laws. In many states, "contributing to delinquency" and similar laws can not apply to parents with their own children. Negligence, reckless endangerment, and child abuse laws would apply instead, but the courts have a much more difficult burden of proof in these cases.
In any case, it's nearly impossible to enforce drinking regulations inside of a private residence. The police cannot force entry into the home without reasonable cause.
The best way to find out the regulations in your locality would be to contact your local District Attorney's office. If you don't want to go to all that trouble, ask a local police officer. He should be familiar enough with local law to answer you.
2006-07-10 01:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by marbledog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states - Yes. For example, in Wisconsin, a minor may consume an alcoholic beverage (even in public) with the permission of a present and accompanied parent or guardian. In Minnesota, a minor may not, even with permission from parent or guardian. Other states I do not have specific knowledge of.
2006-07-10 05:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by Trazom28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my country drinking alcohol is allowed for anybody, but ojly people above 18 can BUY it. If a parent supervised it, he/she could be arrested for risking the health of the child (since the parent knew about it and so approved the act).
2006-07-10 01:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this were Brittan then you could drink alcohol when you were 12, but we are in the USA so i don't think you can drink until age 21 (18 in some areas)
2006-07-10 01:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by Chewthis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed depends on the sate you are in (geographically not inebriation)
Check with local authorities. They should know. Usually 'indoor drinking' is allowed even without supervision as it is legally impossible to control unless you are having a 'public' party.
2006-07-10 01:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true, they can get busted for providing alcohol to a minor.
Legal drinking age is 21...no matter where you are:)
2006-07-10 01:28:39 · answer #8 · answered by AQHA34 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are any age (adult or youth)...
It is illegal to obtain alcoholic beverages for persons under 21 years of age. (Crimes and Punishments Article 27, Section 401)
It is illegal to furnish alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age. Crimes and Punishments Article 27, Section 401A)
It is illegal for an adult to allow an individual under a certain age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages. (Crimes and Punishments Article 27, Section 401A)
It is illegal to misrepresent the age of a person under 21 years of age to a licensed seller in order to obtain alcoholic beverages for that person. Crimes and Punishments Article 27, Section 400)
It is illegal to possess an unregistered keg of beer; to remove or obliterate a beer registration form affixed to the keg; or to allow any person under 21 years of age to consume any of the contents of the keg. (Crimes and Punishments Article 27, Section 401 B)
Violations of the above laws are misdemeanors, subject to fines up to $500 for a first offense and $1000 for a repeated offense. In certain circumstances, an adult may be guilty of contributing to a "child in need of supervision". In such instances the adult is subject to a fine of not more than $2500 and/or imprisonment for not more than three years.
Maryland
2006-07-10 02:22:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not legally. Haven't you seen those hilarious arrest reports where the mother buys a keg for the teens?
2006-07-10 01:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋