Age 17 with Beer Outside

[cjwu15]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

Some guys and I had a few beers outside a private residence (dumb to have alcohol outside, I know). We were all underage except for one person, I believe. Two cops came and gave everyone else open container charges, but they gave me an MIP, I'm assuming because I'm 17. I will turn 18 before my court date. The officers were friendly and didn't put me in juvenile hall, and they told me I would probably pay a fine and take an alcohol education class. They said nothing about parent involvement though. Is there anyway to not bring my parents into this situation?

[cyjeff]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

Some guys and I had a few beers outside a private residence (dumb to have alcohol outside, I know). We were all underage except for one person, I believe. Two cops came and gave everyone else open container charges, but they gave me an MIP, I'm assuming because I'm 17. I will turn 18 before my court date. The officers were friendly and didn't put me in juvenile hall, and they told me I would probably pay a fine and take an alcohol education class. They said nothing about parent involvement though. Is there anyway to not bring my parents into this situation?

Usually, the first question a judge asks a minor is "where are your parents?" However, you are going to be a legal adult at the time of trial, so that may not be an issue.

May not.

I would man up, though. Having your parents there shows remorse for your actions and will help in court.

[cdwjava]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

Some guys and I had a few beers outside a private residence (dumb to have alcohol outside, I know). We were all underage except for one person, I believe. Two cops came and gave everyone else open container charges, but they gave me an MIP, I'm assuming because I'm 17. I will turn 18 before my court date. The officers were friendly and didn't put me in juvenile hall, and they told me I would probably pay a fine and take an alcohol education class. They said nothing about parent involvement though. Is there anyway to not bring my parents into this situation?

No. Your parents WILL be involved.

Sorry.

And if this was for W&I 25662 then you can expect your license to be suspended as well, unless some form of diversion is available.

[cjwu15]

Ok thanks to both of you for your answers. I spoke to some people and there is diversion in the form of classes (I believe) in my county. And if my license still gets suspended, well I don't have a car and I took myself off our family's insurance to save money since I'm in college. So I guess I don't really lose that much there. Thanks again.