Walk It Through: The Graduation Party
Away from a parent's household, the 911 call, and any physical evidence at the wheel.
An underage guest is drinking at a friend's graduation party when police arrive.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One party and the drive home. Claiming to be older, the presumption about possession, and the impaired driving sanctions are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Driving while impairedDriving, operating or being in physical control of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or cannabis products, or with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours of driving.
- Medical amnestyA person under 21 who calls 911 to report that someone needs medical help is not prosecuted for consuming or possessing, if the caller is the first to report, gives a name and contact information, stays until help arrives and cooperates.