Drunk at a School Dance

[gotcowan801]

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

Sooo, I was drunk at the school dance, not wasted, just a little tipsy. The school officer came to me and said he could smell alcohol on my breath. I admitted to drinking that night. He asked me some questions like had anyone else been drinking and who was driving then said he would deal with it on monday. On Monday he called me into his office and gave me a underage drinking ticket. Now... i did admit to drinking, but there's really no proof that i drank or had any alcohol, just the smell and my word. Thats pretty incriminating i know, but is there anyway i could fight this ticket, or would that be a bad idea.

 

[justalayman]

your confession or the testimony of the school officer he could smell it on your breath is adequate to prove the crime. Since they have both, not seeing any defense here.

 

[cbg]

You're watching WAY too much CSI, my friend. Just exactly what kind of "proof" do you think they need?

As soon as you admitted to drinking, it was all over.

 

[Mass_Shyster]

The only remaining question is "Are you underage?"

 

[Antigone*]

The only remaining question is "Are you underage?"

One more question ~ have you told your mommy?

Sounds like Santa will be putting coal in your stocking son, and if he doesn't; he sure should

 

[anearthw]

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

Sooo, I was drunk at the school dance, not wasted, just a little tipsy. The school officer came to me and said he could smell alcohol on my breath. I admitted to drinking that night. He asked me some questions like had anyone else been drinking and who was driving then said he would deal with it on monday. On Monday he called me into his office and gave me a underage drinking ticket. Now... i did admit to drinking, but there's really no proof that i drank or had any alcohol, just the smell and my word. Thats pretty incriminating i know, but is there anyway i could fight this ticket, or would that be a bad idea.

If you are suggesting that an officer is required to actually observe you consuming the alcohol or require the use of a breathalyzer test to determine alcohol consumption, then no, you are incorrect.

"Your word" is a confession that you had consumed alcohol, along with the officer's observation of alcohol on your breath.

You would have far more success by being apologetic for your actions rather than (in vain) trying to claim that there is "no real proof" as it is very unlikely you are going to get out of this one.