Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

21 year old and minors with alcohol

My son is 21 and legal to buy and transport alcohol. however, is driving with his underage girlfriend or another underage friend can he be charged with procuring alcohol for a minor, will his underage girlfriend or friends be charged with minor in possession of alcohol?


Asked on 8/11/07, 3:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Baldassarre Law Office of Michael J Baldassarre

Re: 21 year old and minors with alcohol

I would need more facts to answer your question.

Whose car is the alcohal in? Are there open containers? Where is the beer in the truck, front seat, back seat? This would be a factual question. Could they be charged? Yes. Are they guilty? It depends upon the facts of the case.

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Answered on 8/11/07, 5:44 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: 21 year old and minors with alcohol

I know Michael. The short answer is that there is a risk when someone in the car is younger that the legal age. The cautionary note is that were he to buy something, he should place it in a trunk. He does not want to leave it up to a police office to infer that the under age person has access or was some how involved with this.

If you have any questions, contact me.

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Answered on 8/11/07, 9:53 pm


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