Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: Penalties for contributing to the dilinquency of a minor in ca

A nineteen year old isn't a minor in California. A Marine back from combat is going to party. When he gets back to the land of the twenty four hour generators. Military authorities generally let the civilian authorities handle any crimes or other matters occurring off of the base. If the matter is handled by the military. Tt is normally done at what is called �office hours.' This is below the level of a court marshal. If the civilian transgressions warrant any incarceration in civilian jails or prisons. Then the Marine is usually discharged with less than an 'honorable.' He may get an administrative discharge (for the 'good of the service'). Loud parties are normally routine police calls. Since there's a very high percentage of former service members in the police. And service personal of all the services are taught respect for authority. At parties with Marines, I'm an authority on parties with Marines, there's always numerous sober Marines that will look out for the inebriated Marines. There may be an exception with a party of young Marines with no NCOs or Staff NCOs present. These calls by the police normally go rather well with little or no disrespectful, or aggressive behavior toward the police. Under the facts that you set forth. The parents have no remedy other than to write the commanding officers of those involved, and express their displeasure at the unruly conduct. This in the end may be the parents most effective remedy. In that the military is very sensitive to bad publicity.

Re: Penalties for contributing to the dilinquency of a minor in ca

AMENDMENT - your question asked about a minor. A 19 year old isn't a minor. However, he/she is an 'underage' drinker. There are charges that may be filed against anyone providing an alcoholic beverage to someone of either sex that is under 21. I believe that is the universal age to be legal to drink in the fifty jurisdictions of this country. On military reservations underage military personnel are permitted to drink 3.2% beer at the enlisted and officer's clubs. Most commercial beer comes in 5%. These percentages refer to their alcoholic content. Yes, there are occasionally officers commissioned before the age of 21. A good friend of mine who went through flight training with me. He was commissioned and killed in the line of duty before his 21st birthday. So as to under age drinking, the parents may pursue a civil action for damages if they have any damages. Which I seriously doubt. In the criminal arena the underage drinker can be punished as well as anyone providing him (them) drinks. Probably this is a maximum $1,000.00 fine and six months in the county jail.

Re: Penalties for contributing to the dilinquency of a minor in ca

YOU NEED TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY IN cALIFORNIA

Re: Penalties for contributing to the dilinquency of a minor in ca

I like Mr. Hobbs answer.

Martin