Legal Question in DUI Law in Texas

a friend of mine was arrested for a dui (hes a minor), he told his parents that i bought the alcohol, i did not. his father however said that when the trial comes he will tell the judge i did. what will happen to me?


Asked on 6/12/11, 12:18 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

Nothing will happen to you unless you are charged with an offense. Dad only knows what his child told him. Since he has no personal knowledge whether you furnished the booze, he should not be able to testify. However if he relays this to the police, or if your friend says in court that you furnished the alcohol that may be enough for them to arrest you.

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Answered on 6/12/11, 8:38 am
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

First, it is unlikely that the friend's case will go to trial. If he had any detectable amount of alcohol in his system and he operated a motor vehicle then he is guilty and would most likely be found guilty. He will probably end up working his case out with the State in a plea bargain agreement.

The father can tell the judge whatever he would like to tell the judge but the judge does not file charges and the judge's only interest would probaby be to tell the kid that he cannot associate with you any longer (if he ends up on probation.) The same thing applies if the kid tells the judge.

It is highly unlikely that you will be charged with anything, especially if 6 months have already passed. There are too many offenses being committed and filed now for them to go back and try to prosecute your seemingly minor case. And, they have proof issues.

You should avoid this kid completely, and you should not be around other kids who are underage drinking. Obviously you should not be providing alcohol to minors.

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Answered on 6/12/11, 3:04 pm


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