The Price of a Party
If an adult hosts a party for both adults and minors, are they responsible if the kids sneak alcohol? YES
They could potentially be sued civilly as well as could face criminal charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a class A misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $5,000 and up to one year in jail for each child who drinks.
If an adult hosts a party for minors, thinking they are giving the kids safe surroundings, are they responsible if they provide alcohol or if the kids sneak alcohol? YES
They could potentially be sued civilly as well as could face criminal charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a class a misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $5,000 and up to one year in jail for each child who drinks.
If property damage, injury or death results from minors drinking is the adult who provided the alcohol or the place for the kids to drink responsible? YES
They could potentially be sued civilly possibly losing their house and other assets or have their wages garnished. They also could face criminal charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a class A misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $5,000 and up to one year in jail for each child who drinks.
However, if death of any person results from furnishing alcohol to the child then the adult could be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor resulting in death, a class C felony, with a fine up to $10,000 and between two (2) and eight (8) years in prison.
Think Before You Serve!
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Consider this....In Porter County
A typical first time drunken driving conviction means:
- A minimum, mandatory 90 day suspended license
- A 180 day restricted license
- $359.50 court costs
- Up to 1 year in jail and a $5,000 fine
- Porter County Alcohol and Drug Offenders Service (PCADOS) $400.00
- Mandatory attendance at Victum Impact Panel
- 1 year probation - $100.00
- Possible legal fees $5,000.00
- Triple insurance rates or possible cancellation
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Porter County Substance Abuse Council
