So if I'm walking home from a party, not drunk off my a** but I've had a few, and my house is 0.4 miles away. If a police man for whatever reason stops to see why I'm walking home at 1am and finds I've had some drinks, being under 21, what kind of charge is that?
2006-10-28 09:36:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It mainly depends on what state or city you're in. State laws and city ordinances vary greatly. It probably won't matter how far away your house is or what time it is. What WILL matter, is your level of intoxication. Most states have public intoxication laws that basically say you can't be in public while "under the influence" of drugs or alcohol. Just because you've had a couple of drinks and maybe smell like alcohol, doesn't mean you're under the influence. That's what field sobriety tests are for. But remember, you don't have to be "drunk off your a**" as you put it, to be cosidered under the influence either. It all depends on your tolerance for alcohol. The average persons body can metabolize 1 drink per hour. Hope this helps.
2006-10-28 11:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by wood_402 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public drunk, they will probably ask you who furnished you with the alcohol. But unless you are carrying an open container they can not charge you with minor in possession of alcohol. If your under 18 you could be taken to your local "CIC" for teenagers that get into trouble. Only the person who furnished you with the alcohol can be charged with child endangerment or contributing to the deliquency of a minor
2006-10-28 10:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lori H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How far under the age of 21 are you? If you are a teenager you can be charged with JD. If you are 18 it will depend on what laws your city has too deal with that type of violation.
2006-10-28 10:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public intoxication and perhaps charges against the adults who own the house or business that you just left. Don't be stupid learn how to live without alcohol.
2006-10-28 09:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by Concerned Citizen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the charge is, but there is absolutely no excuse for drinking at any age and especially under age.
2006-10-28 09:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by Randi H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get a summons to appear for underage drinking. It does not matter that you are not driving.
2006-10-28 09:39:31 · answer #6 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, basically what everone else said.
you wouldn't have that problem if you lived in europe. people can drink there at age 16 (beer) and 18 (everything else.)
europeans seem to have moe personal freedoms than americans.
2006-10-28 09:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
public intoxication, minor in possession, under age drinking, furnishing alcohol to a minor, child endangerment,etc...
2006-10-28 09:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by Cynthia B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have the same consequenses as an adult...
Walking drunk can merit you a ticket that you will have to pay, if you are caught....
2006-10-28 09:45:32 · answer #9 · answered by TRUE GRIT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably recieve a citation for bring drunk and underage....
2006-10-28 09:38:43 · answer #10 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋