Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Can I do anything legally

Can I legally do anything to a person supplying Alcohol to minors? Who do I talk to and what type of lawyer do I need?


Asked on 5/03/03, 10:32 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Mona Montgomery Mona Montgomery, Attorney at law

Re: Can I do anything legally

Get as much evidence as you can without letting the perpetrator know you are studying him. Take down addresses, times, dates, names of children, anything you think the police would like to know about this guy. Then turn in a complete report to the police. They will thank you for it and you will feel great.

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Answered on 5/03/03, 7:25 pm
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: Can I do anything legally

Thank you for your inquiry.

Although you can sue as the guardian ad litem for a minor under several civil statutes I can think of, typically, serving alcohol to a minor is a crime, and the police investigate and forward the case to prosecutors to file charges. As someone else mentioned, the Alcohol Beverage Commission also holds much power over a license to serve alcohol, and can revoke the business license if there are repeated violations.

I hope that this answers your question, but if you need more information, have other questions you need answered, or feel that you need legal representation, please feel free to email me directly at [email protected]. I�m happy to help in any way that I can.

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Answered on 5/05/03, 3:34 am
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: Can I do anything legally

If, in your jurisdiction, such behavior is against the law, contact the District Attorney's office.

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Answered on 5/03/03, 11:13 am
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: Can I do anything legally

You report to the police. If it is a business, then the Alcoholic Beverage Control.

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Answered on 5/03/03, 3:57 pm


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