Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
underage drinking penalties not vehicle realted
What is the penalty for an adult who purchased liquor for an underage child and that parent is pressing charges, even though no lasting harm came of the incident.
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Re: underage drinking penalties not vehicle realted
This is serious. It is an "A" Misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment. (There is VERY unlikely to be jail time imposed by any judge for this offense alone.)
The harm is the possession of alchohol by the youth and, in theory, undermining the character of that youth and thereby creating a threat to the community.
The real issue is that this is an easy trial for the district attorney; good training for the new DA's just hired out of law school.
What you want is either an 'ACD', adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, or a plea down to a violation. If the DA offers a "C" Misdemeanor, that would be a poor offer. Any Misdemeanor is a crime.
An attorney can be very helpful in this situation. The rule is; "NEVER interact with the criminal justice system without an attorney. The system will grind you up."
You are welcome to contact me for a consultation for no fee.
Re: underage drinking penalties not vehicle realted
It does lead to a criminal charge either a misdemeanor or a felony, based upon the facts and the descretion of the prosecuting authority. If you would like to discuss this further you may call my office for a free phone consultation @ 718-834-0087.
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