Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Attending a party with minors drinking

I'm going to be attending a party where I'm fairly certain there will be minors drinking, but I'm not 100% sure. I am 21 and I do not live at the residence, and will not be providing any alcohol in any way, shape, or form. Would I be able to get in any legal trouble from simply being at a party where minors are drinking? There's not really any way I'd be able to stop the drinking at all.


Asked on 8/23/08, 3:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: Attending a party with minors drinking

In theory, no! However, any police officer called to the scene has to make judgment calls. Mistakes are sometimes made - especially if the place is crowded and noisy. You may risk being arrested. If you are, know that, at the scene, the police must be obeyed.

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Answered on 8/23/08, 5:10 pm

Re: Attending a party with minors drinking

Just being at the party is not a crime. However you do subject yourself to being wrongfully charged with furnishing alcohol to minors and/or other crimes. I'd stay away from all criminal activity just to play it safe.

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Answered on 8/23/08, 6:35 pm


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