Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

underage drinking at home

Is it legal to serve your own children alcohol in the home?


Asked on 3/27/05, 5:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Fred Kaufman Fredrick S. Kaufman, Esquire

Re: underage drinking at home

No. The possession of alcohol by any person under the age of 21 is a crime. And procuring it for your child is Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Both crimes are misdemeanors and carry up to 12 months in jail.

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Answered on 3/27/05, 8:07 pm


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