Walk It Through: The Graduation Party
A summary offense to drink, at least $1,000 for supplying, and 0.02% within two hours.
Police arrive at a party where an underage guest has been drinking.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One party, its host, and a friend's drive. Parent notification in detail, license consequences and the religious service exception 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.
- Magisterial district judgeThe court most people mean by small claims, which hears civil claims where the sum demanded is not more than $12,000, not counting interest and costs.
- Misdemeanor of the third degreeThe lowest misdemeanor grade, punishable by up to 1 year in prison and a fine of up to $2,500.
- Summary offenseThe lowest grade of offense, punishable by not more than 90 days, with a fine of up to $300 unless a higher fine is set.