I am planning a trip and want to buy liquor by my house. The other people coming are under 21. Is it illegal to have any alcohol in the car since they are underage?
2007-08-31 16:02:37 · 8 answers · asked by stine4605 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
* It's not out of state
* Cops will not show where I'm going
* Don't plan on opening it
* Putting it in the trunk
2007-08-31 16:29:30 · update #1
Doubt it. Is a parent allowed to transport alcohol back to the house with a child in the car if the bottle is sealed?
2007-08-31 16:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person who is driving is responsible for the car and what's in it, but the ticket should have gone towards the 22 yr old for supplying or intent to supply a minor. I would fight this in court. There are circumstances where it's legal for 18 yr olds to transport alcohol if they have a certificate for work. I don't believe the driver should face any charges. You may want to ask a lawyer- There are many lawyers who'll answer a quick question over the phone probono.
2016-03-17 21:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everything is unopened, then I don't think so. But if you are crossing state lines, that might be another story. And one could question why all of the alcohol, when you are the only one that is of legal drinking age.
Safe bet - don't transport alcohol with underaged people in the car.
2007-08-31 16:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to have in your possession any alcohol under the age of 21. If it is in the vehicle ...yes illegal...and if the police come to your home and everyone is drinking...you the 21 year old will be charged with contributing...big big problem.
2007-08-31 16:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Glinda W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't see why at all! As long as they are not open, and the car is registeed by somone over 21.. it just cant be!
Just don't open them!
2007-08-31 16:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Federal law prohibits driving in a car with an open alchohol container, sale of alchohol to a minor or giving a minor alchohol...
So...(Not 100% sure for IL) you should be safe. JUST DON'T OPEN THEM!!!
If you open them, you WILL be arrested.
good luck!
me
2007-08-31 16:08:06 · answer #6 · answered by Matt M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not illegal to have alcohol in the vehicle as long as it's unopened. make sure it is also out of arms reach... put it in the trunk.
2007-08-31 16:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by StangGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't break the seal and keep it in the trunk.
2007-08-31 16:15:55 · answer #8 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as it hasnt been opened
2007-08-31 16:05:37 · answer #9 · answered by fishshogun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋