I went to a party that got busted for underaged drinking, I'm 17. I didn't consume any alcohol that night and I did not supply the party nor was there when the police came. [They came around 1:30 a.m. and I left at 10:30 p.m.] I was threatened by one of my friends saying "We're going to tell the cops you're the one who brought all the alcohol, so you're screwed". I went in for questioning today. Would they have charged me after questioning? How long does it take to charge?
2007-08-11 11:52:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
where are your parents in all this? Who do you have that can testify that you left when you say you did? Who do you have that can attest to where you were during other parts of the day? Have you ever engaged in criminal activity before? Have the cops ever had any reason to single you out before? All these questions are important when it comes to building your case.
Stay away from those who say they are going to pin the blame on you. Get witnesses to write their version of the events and sign their testimonials. Talk to your Mom & Dad about it for advice and support. You need them on your side, and you need to assure them that you haven't done anything other than make one bad decision to go to a party that others were doing illegal things at. Just because you were at the party does not mean you would be found guilty. Cops can charge this or that but they have to prove it - they have to have evidentiary support. If there is no receipt, no eye witness that can attest that YOU are the kid responsible for the alcohol, then they have no evidence and you are more likely to escape conviction if it even comes to trial.
The so-called friend doing the threatening doesn't have a leg to stand on. Call his bluff. If you know who did the buying, point them out. Be absolutely truthful with the police. You may be called a snitch but at least YOU won't be the one in jail.
2007-08-11 12:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by Insomniac Butterfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically this is the same question you asked earlier. If there was evidence that you were at the aprty and did provide alcohol for the party, you would have been charged. The police are trying to get information from you. Admitting any knowledge of the party at all would be admitting to being there. In some states that is enough to charge you with underage drinking. Tell the police exactly what you do know, which is nothing.
2007-08-11 18:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats just word of mouth and your so called "friend" is just being a d**k! If you was not there, then how could you possibly think they could charge you? Also, I have no idea why they would have taken you in for questioning (except maybe to follow up on your "friend's" accusation re: buying alcohol), but if they were going to charge you, they would have then. Another thing, if you had done damage to someones property, or criminally trespassed (and the owner pressed charges), or they grabbed you for public intoxication, then again, youd have already been charged. So, just chill out. They cant get you for buying the alcohol cuz you are underage yourself. What you oughta be doing is looking for friends, not those ****** acquaintances you call friends.
2007-08-11 19:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by Debbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The DA could still charge you, but I don't think that's too likely. If you did not buy the alcohol, there would be no evidence they could present that would hold up in court. I wouldn't worry too much, but I hope you do take this as a learning experience.
You need to choose your friends, and the parties you attend, more wisely.
2007-08-11 19:05:30 · answer #4 · answered by Dee B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice job. Just proves my point that almost every 17 year old except me is a sheeplike moron who follows whatever their friends do with no regards to the law.
2007-08-11 19:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋