Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona

my girlfriend was arrested in scottsdale arizona for minor inconsumption and for providing alcohol to minors the section number was (4-244.9) after her having a party at her and her cousins house. my girlfriend had to call the cops because he cousins passed out, which lead to her getting arrested because the cops breathealized her and had alcohol in her system. my girlfriend is only 18. the only people at her house at the time of the cops arrivle was her and her cousin and one friend the friend was not ticketed what so ever. all of her friends brought there own alcohol she did not buy any of it. i know for fact she didn't cause i was a witness to her friends bringing the alcohol but left the party for work shortly after. so my question is how can my girlfriend get a ticket/be charged for supplying alcohol to minors if she did not supply it? also what would be the best way to defend this in court if she can not afford an attorney? if it is defendable? thank you for your time


Asked on 9/01/11, 6:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Orent Orent Law Offices, PLC

The general answer to your questions is that it depends on the "facts". I would need to know not just your version of events, but your girlfriend's, others who were present, and of course what the police officer(s) "claim". It is possible, again depending on the circumstances, that the officers believe your girlfriend contributed in some way to the others obtaining/possessing/drinking alcohol (which could make her liable as an aider and abettor). Your girlfriend needs a lawyer, and you and she should call around to learn what attorneys are willing to accept to handle the case. You'll see from my website that I handle these types of cases, and at the very least I am willing to discuss fees. But be sure she has a lawyer when she appears in court.

Orent Law Offices; orentlaw.com

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Answered on 9/02/11, 3:16 pm


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