What can happen if you are charged with providing alcohol to a minor?
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What can happen if you are charged with providing alcohol to a minor?
I had 2 friends over 1 night just to hang out and we found 10 beers in my apartment refrigerator. I am 18 years old and allowed both friends to drink the beer; no payment involved. Cops ended up coming for whatever reason. 1 of my friends is 17 (turned 18 weeks after the event occurred). Could I be charged with providing alcohol to a minor? If so what consequences could I be looking at?
Asked on September 9, 2010 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Do you live with your parents? Well then it is them that may have the huge problem here as well as you. In Colorado you can not sell or serve alcohol to a party under the age of 21 because it is against the law to consume alcohol in Colorado under the age of 21. However, minors are permitted to consume alcohol in their own residence under the care and supervision of their parent or legal guardian. Where were yours? I would speak with a legal professional in your area about this matter as soon as you can. It would be a real shame for your record to be scarred at such a young age and a shame for your parents to be caught off guard. Good luck.
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