Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
BYOB Not a Defense to Pennsylvania Furnishing Alcohol ChargesPosted in Furnishing Alcohol to Minors on February 4, 2024
A Philadelphia area woman that had previously run to be the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania was charged with Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor after allegedly throwing an underage drinking party for her daughter’s 17th birthday. At the Preliminary Hearing, various teenage attendees testified that the woman hosted the party at her home and actively participated… view more
Why Allowing Minors to Drink at 4th Fest Parties Is a Bad IdeaPosted in Furnishing Alcohol to Minors on July 3, 2017
Many people enjoy celebrating Independence Day by getting together with family and friends at a backyard cookout. Backyard barbeques often include having a few beers or mixed drinks. According to statistics, the 4th of July is one of the holidays during which many of the drinkers are under the age of 21. While many of… view more
Pennsylvania Man Gives Alcohol to Amish Kids Then Rear-Ended by BuggyPosted in Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, General on July 12, 2016
I would say that this could only happen in Pennsylvania, but there are actually Amish communities in many states across the United States. It just so happens that the Lancaster area may be the most famous area associated with Amish, and this case happened to occur in Lancaster County. While I do not believe that… view more
Is Mother To Blame For Allowing Son To Drink, Drive, And Fatally Strike Child?Posted in Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, General on January 12, 2015
In a very sad story, a 20-year-old Allegheny County man was driving under the influence when he struck and killed a 6-year-old girl that had been standing in her driveway. A tragic story all around. A 6-year-old struck down as her life was just getting started. While the young girl is the innocent victim, one… view more
Party at Pennsylvania College Leads to Forty-Five Underage Drinking CitationsPosted in Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, General on January 12, 2015
College campuses across Pennsylvania and across the United States are full of underage drinkers and underage drinking parties. While the partying activity is widespread, it is still illegal and not ignored by most police departments. In a recent York County, Pennsylvania incident, a few York College students decided to host a party and possibly make… view more
Underage Drinking Party Results in Death, Furnisher of Alcohol Sentenced to ProbationPosted in Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, General on January 12, 2015
A Pennsylvania judge in Washington County recently imposed a sentence in a case involving allegations that a 25-year-old woman provided alcohol to minors. Some of the minors left the party, got into an accident, and the accident resulted in the death of one minor and injured another two. The woman pleaded guilty to four counts… view more
Police Get $40,000.00 Grant to Combat State College Furnishing Alcohol and Underage DrinkingPosted in Furnishing Alcohol to Minors on January 12, 2015
With the University Park Campus of Penn State being located in State College, the State College police routinely deal with underage drinking parties. Underage drinking parties often lead to the issuance of citations for Underage Drinking and the filing of misdemeanor Furnishing Alcohol to Minors charges. The State College police recently received a two-year, $40,000 grant… view more
What Can Happen to Hosts of Parties Where Drinking is Taking Place?Posted in Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ At social gatherings, such as the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, I am often cornered and asked legal questions by family and friends, such as wills and estate issues, custody disputes, and, if people happen to be drinking at the gathering, discussions often gravitate towards DUI charges and the liability of the… view more