When are the parents held responsible?

[Dbowed]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida

I am throwing a party soon and I have made announcements that any alcohal or drugs brought will be taken away and disposed of but I am sure people will still end up sneaking drinks to the party. Everyone attending would be underaged and there will be an adult home.

Are my parents in risk of facing criminal charges if someone sneaks a drink and gets drunk before getting caught?

How about if they drink near my property (Not on it) And then come party at my house drunk?

When are my parents in danger of getting in trouble with the law? We are doing what we can to make sure this dosn't happen!



P.S. I have one question I didnt want to make a whole thread for, Is it illegal for a minor under 18 to smoke a cig in public? What could they be charged with?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[Antigone*]

If you doubt your friend's behavior, then you should not allow them in.

 

[antrc170]

Your parents can be (and most likely will be) held responsble for any illegal acts committed on their property be it alcohol, drugs, etc.

If someone comes into the house intoxicated you need to either turn them away, or call their parents. Otherwise, if an injury occurs your parents can be held liable.

Provided are the relevant code sections for the party and smoking.

856.015 Open house parties
(2) No person having control of any residence shall allow an open house party to take place at said residence if any alcoholic beverage or drug is possessed or consumed at said residence by any minor where the person knows that an alcoholic beverage or drug is in the possession of or being consumed by a minor at said residence and where the person fails to take reasonable steps to prevent the possession or consumption of the alcoholic beverage or drug.

569.101 Selling, delivering, bartering, furnishing, or giving tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age; criminal penalties; defense.—(1) It is unlawful to sell, deliver, barter, furnish, or give, directly or indirectly, to any person who is under 18 years of age, any tobacco product.
(2) Any person who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. However, any person who violates subsection (1) for a second or subsequent time within 1 year of the first violation, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) A person charged with a violation of subsection (1) has a complete defense if, at the time the tobacco product was sold, delivered, bartered, furnished, or given:
(a) The buyer or recipient falsely evidenced that she or he was 18 years of age or older;
(b) The appearance of the buyer or recipient was such that a prudent person would believe the buyer or recipient to be 18 years of age or older; and
(c) Such person carefully checked a driver’s license or an identification card issued by this state or another state of the United States, a passport, or a United States armed services identification card presented by the buyer or recipient and acted in good faith and in reliance upon the representation and appearance of the buyer or recipient in the belief that the buyer or recipient was 18 years of age or older.

 

[mistoffolees]

If you doubt your friend's behavior, then you should not allow them in.

Absolutely.

Another good suggestion is:
You shouldn't be having parties unless your parents are there to supervise. Then your parents can make their own decisions who to allow into their home.

 

[stealth2]

Absolutely.

Another good suggestion is:
You shouldn't be having parties unless your parents are there to supervise. Then your parents can make their own decisions who to allow into their home.

Exactly.

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