My boyfriend is about to face a court date next week for a furnishing alcohol to a minor charge.... he would gladfully face punishment for this crime, however, he didn't furnish alcohol to a minor. The prosecutor wants him to accept the plea agreement and not waste anyone's time. My boyfriend just doesn't want it on his record. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by camylanded on Sep 22, 2011 - 44 answers

Aren't blue laws essentially religious laws and therefore unconstitutional? [more inside]
posted by luke1249 on Aug 16, 2010 - 22 answers

Is drinking while driving illegal? I know it's illegal to drive *drunk*, but what if you're just consuming a modest quantity of alcohol while driving, and you maintain a BAC under the legal limit while doing so? [more inside]
posted by fvox13 on Feb 12, 2009 - 25 answers

Mardis Gras coming up... In Louisiana, is it illegal for a passenger to drink an alcoholic beverage in a traveling automobile? [more inside]
posted by chitlin on Feb 11, 2009 - 13 answers

So what exactly are the restrictions regarding purchasing alcohol in Maryland? [more inside]
posted by Asherah on Jun 27, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm looking for advice regarding advertising free alcohol in Alberta, Canada. [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey on Jul 6, 2007 - 3 answers

Is it legal to transport unopened bottles of wine as a minor? [more inside]
posted by tehgeekmeister on Jul 2, 2007 - 18 answers

Is it illegal to sell mixed six-packs of beer in New Jersey and/or New York? If so, why? [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on Jun 9, 2007 - 22 answers

In light of this NYC graffitti law being struck down what is the legal justification for the US drinking age of 21? [more inside]
posted by Mitheral on Feb 6, 2007 - 37 answers

Is there any law against drinking (alcohol) in public? Or is it being inebriated in public? Or neither? [more inside]
posted by D Wiz on Jun 16, 2006 - 38 answers

What does the law say about selling food containing alcohol? Would a store need a liquor license to sell a dessert made with, say, rum? Is there a difference between food containing liquor versus beer or wine? Do these rules vary by state?
posted by medpt on May 22, 2005 - 5 answers

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I know, for a fact, that someone is drink driving EVERY DAY. Not just a few pints, but at LEAST 8pints and then driving home. Mostly it's a short, five minute drive, but sometimes it's longer distance. I have tried to talk to him and get him to stop - to walk to the pub. His brother has tried to talk to him. He just won't. He is also diabetic, so the drink has adverse effects on his sugar levels, which makes him more dangerous. He can't even walk properly when he gets home, so goodness knows how he can drive. The problem is, this person is a relative - and he's given me somewhere to live when I had nowhere.

I just don't know what to do. Would you inform someone? Or would you keep quiet? I don't particularly WANT to 'rat' on him, but what happens if he hits someone, and I know I could have stopped it? What would you do?
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2004 - 40 answers

Legal question time! I hosted a party, and I was charged with Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, section ORS 471.410, Oregon Law. Problem is, I am not 21. More inside. (Note: Any advice will not be referred as legal guidance.) [more inside]
posted by Keyser Soze on May 3, 2004 - 64 answers