How much trouble is a 21 year old in if they buy alcohol and gives it to an 18 year old who in turn then gives it to minors who travel out of state and get stopped for DUI?

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How much trouble is a 21 year old in if they buy alcohol and gives it to an 18 year old who in turn then gives it to minors who travel out of state and get stopped for DUI?

Asked on April 3, 2013 under Criminal Law, Ohio

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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Providing alcohol to a minor is a crime if you are an adult. Given the situation that you have written about you could be charged as an accessory to a crime (providing alcohol to a minor) which is a misdemeanor in all states in this country.


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