2007-01-09 06:25:45 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes, for you and the person who supplies the alcohol
2007-01-09 06:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by Terry M 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What country?
In the UK it is illegal for people under 18 to purchase alcohol. At 16 a drink can be bought with a meal although most place are unaware or don't apply this law.
There are no laws governing drinking at home other than those associated with parental responsibility under social care These are discretionary and would usually only be applied if some nosey neighbours reported them and a social worker was assigned to review the case.
What makes we laugh is a child of 14 has the right to become a father but cant buy a pint of lager. Now that is messed up.
In france there is no such laws just common discretion.
2007-01-09 14:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bohdisatva 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not a crime. You have only commited a crime if you broke a law. Underage drinking is an ordinance and there for a forfeiture of money. A crime is only occurred when you break a law that may incur prison time.
2007-01-09 14:36:12 · answer #3 · answered by Stozzz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ya to drink under age is a crime in some places but check your laws in the place where you live I know in MN you can get in trouble because I did
2007-01-09 14:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You cannot legally drink until you are 21. If anyone under 21 is found with any amount of alcohol in your system you can do jail time.
2007-01-09 14:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by Jugglingmidget06 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually it depends on the state. It may only be a crime to purchase or posses and not to actually drink.
2007-01-09 14:46:14 · answer #6 · answered by C B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly. It depends on places, states, countries.
For instance Ohio law does permit parents, spouses over 21 and legal guardians to provide alcoholic beverages to minors. But the parent has to be present and supervising you at the time the beverage is consumed. It’s not enough for your Mom to say it’s OK with her if you drink. Among other things, she has to be right there with you when you drink. It has to be your parent, guardian or spouse—it can’t be a friend’s parent, etc.
Nevertheless, even if it legal, it is not wise
2007-01-09 14:31:22 · answer #7 · answered by blapath 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah and not only the underage person consuming the alcohol can get in trouble. any person caught supplying alcohol to a minor will get in trouble too.
some people think that if they have their parents permission to drink while underage they can, but they are wrong. it doesn't matter whether you get permission or not you will still get in trouble and your parents can get in trouble for allowing it.
2007-01-09 14:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by *~ riddles ~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a crime, and if the cops get you, they will get your parents and they well pay the fine,or werse,it happen to a friend of mine his son was wasted but because the parents were not home he got a way with it.
2007-01-09 14:39:37 · answer #9 · answered by i,m here if you need to talk. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
⥠Yes it's against the law. What kills me is a lot of people drink and they are not even old enough and they are breaking the law. Some people don't even realize it.
2007-01-09 14:29:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
DUGH...that's why by LAW there is a legal drinking age!
2007-01-09 14:28:49 · answer #11 · answered by lizbabe01 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋