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Social Host Law and the Prom
Post Prom Partying Protection
Q: Can My Parents Serve Alcohol to my Friends at a Private Party at Our House?
A: No. Connecticut makes it against the law for a parent to serve alcohol to any guest who is less than 21 years old. Remember, having everyone stay the night at the house is not an exception to the law.
Q: Do my Parents have to take action when they know that my friends have brought alcohol into the house?
A: Yes. In fact, if parents know high school students are drinking at the house, the law requires parents to take reasonable steps to stop the party.
Q: Are the Penalties Serious if the Law is Violated?
A: Yes. The first penalty is the public embarrassment to your parents who appear in the police blotter. The second penalty is a stiff fine. For a second or third offense, parents may be fined up to five hundred dollars or imprisoned for up to one (1) year or both. Beware Prom-Goers. It is possible that your parents could be charged with more serious offenses depending on the circumstances of the party. Don’t risk it!
Q: Do My Parents Have Other Potential Legal Responsibility?
A: Absolutely. Should one of your friends or guests at a party cause an accident or injury to someone else, your parents may have direct legal and financial responsibility. This means that your parent’s house and everything that they own could be at risk.
Q: What if I have a party when my parents aren’t home?
Remember. Possession of Alcohol on public or private property by anyone under 21 is illegal and is punishable by a fine (and even more importantly loss of your license). In addition your parents may still have legal responsibility for your actions.
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