wat can the police do if they caugth teenagers drinkin booze?
2007-01-20 11:24:07 · 14 answers · asked by lfc 4 life 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It depends on the situation and the officer's own judgement.
A very young person, say 12 or 13, would certainly have the alcohol confiscated and then probably be taken home to their parents or another responsible adult. The first priority would be ensuring their safety, and after taking them home the police would want to establish if this is a regular occurrence. Older teenagers under 18, the legal age for buying alcohol, would also have the alcohol confiscated and may be taken home or told to disperse if on the street. If found in a bar they would probably just be told to leave, the bar staff and licensee would be in bigger trouble. Repeat offenders may face a caution (formal warning) and in future social services could get involved.
People under 18 shouldn't be drinking alcohol on streets, but hey we all tried to get into bars/clubs when we were 17 so if you do then it would be hypocritical for me to say you shouldn't. If you have a quiet drink with your friends then fine, but underagers tend to get blitzed and not only put themselves and other in danger. If you keep your head down and don't cause any problems not only will you be safe but you'll also be more likely to get served. So drink moderately and slowly, never mix any drugs with it, and don't drink on an empty stomach. Make sure you and your friends are safe, don't leave anyone alone and don't leave your drink unattended (could get spiked). If someone over does things and is so out of it that they are continuously sick or vomit blood, or if they can't open their eyes, sit up or properly respond to someone talking to them loudly and gently shaking them, then call an ambulance. Also, if you're a guy then don't sleep with girls who are so drunk they don't know, or won't remember, what they're doing. Even if you think she's up for it you'll still be risking massive trouble.
2007-01-20 11:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by mark 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a lot of young people are quite mature enough to drink. I do think it a crying shame that life is such that they must do it in play parks and street corners. I think that actually makes it worse in that the young have to be sneaky. True stories about two of my mates, both drinking heavily from their father's liquor stores at age 14 or so: Dad A: I think the lads are drinking Dad B: I know they are. They are drinking me broke! My parent's view: Who cares, just not all the time, and in somone's home. Ah! The gentle life when parents are not too religious... --That Cheeky Lad
2016-05-24 02:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the same they do here,pour it out and give them a ticket.Nice accent brown eye girl.
2007-01-20 12:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by metalman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing really, just tut. Well that's all I've ever seen police do anyway. I don't know if they have any real powers?
2007-01-20 11:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by floppity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think they can do a lot but the only thing i think they can do is to put them on tags
that will help them monitor wot the child is doing at a particular time
2007-01-20 11:33:24 · answer #5 · answered by $$busco&& lemmin whoop ur a***££ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pour your drink away and give you a telling off!
2007-01-20 11:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think their parents are informed and you just get a caution, a warning...if it keeps occuring then they might take further action.
2007-01-20 11:27:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why? You ready to head for for the UK for a beer.
2007-01-20 11:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by Sgt 524 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they give u a warning my friend called a cop a pig to his face so funny cause they cant do anything.
2007-01-20 11:57:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing if you are not being criminal . Although they may confiscate the booze.
2007-01-20 11:27:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋