Providing Alcohol to a Minor

There are very stringent laws in place to monitor underage drinking and prevent minors from consuming or coming into the possession of alcohol. In the majority of cases, the underage individual is charged with the crime, and required to handle the repercussions. In some situations, a person who supplies minors with alcohol may be penalized with very serious consequences. Providing alcohol to minors is a very serious offense and can lead to damaging effects on your personal and professional life.

There are various agencies in place to oversee laws regarding alcohol consumption. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to be in possession of or consume alcohol unless they are with a parent, legal guardian, or spouse that is over the legal drinking age. Some of the penalties associated with a providing alcohol to minors conviction include:

Up to one year in jail Up to $4,000 in fines Any combination of these two penalties Suspended license for the 180 days immediately following a conviction Liability for any personal injury or property damage caused by the intoxicated minor

By providing alcohol to underage drinkers, an individual is compromising the safety of the minors as well as anyone who may be around the intoxicated individuals. A conviction for providing alcohol to minors can lead to legal penalties as well as social consequences. In order to avoid the full extent of these results, you may need to take aggressive legal action against the accusations.

If you or someone you love has been charged with providing alcohol to a minor, visit the website of the Austin of the Inglis Law Office.