Giving a Cigarette to a Minor

[mistakemaybe]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Minnesota

I have a feeling that my question may be slightly ridiculous and that I am being foolish for worrying about it. However, I would really appreciate it if someone could help me with an answer.

While having a cigarette in a parking lot near my residence, I was approached by a young man, on his way to his own car, who asked if he could bum one. He appeared to me to be of college age (over 18), so I gave him one. However, it was at night with poor lighting, so now I am not positive and I neglected to ask how old he was at the time. So now I am concerned about the possibility that he may have been a minor. I am not sure if there was anyone or anything (I.e. camera) present that could have identified me. I know Minnesota has some rather stringent tobacco laws, so my question is this: Assuming a worst case scenario and that a) the young man was indeed a minor, b) his receiving a single cigarette from a stranger was reported, and c) that I could be identified, does anyone think that I have cause to be concerned about a misdemeanor charge being filed?

Again, sorry if this seems foolish. I just don't know how seriously a mistake like this would be taken, assuming it's an issue at all. Thank you for your help!

[PandorasBox]

I would not worry about it.

But...in the future so you don't have to worry about it...just say NO.

[PTPD22]

If, hypothetically, the young man was under 18, you would be in violation of the law by giving him a cigarette. However, even if it was reported, I seriously doubt that the police would pursue an investigation after the fact...regardless of whether security video, etc., was available. It's just too much effort for too minor of a crime. Typically, underage tobacco laws are only enforced by use of stings at retail establishments.

[mistakemaybe]

Thank you very much for your replies! I deeply regret potentially putting myself in this position in the first place. Indeed, PandorasBox, needless to say I will be saying no from here on, if not quitting all together. I am fairly sure that he was of legal age, but there is always that doubt that's hard to get rid of once it enters your mind. Out of curiosity, could I even be identified by camera at night like that? I think the camera was about forty yards away...

[tc498]

Better safe then sorry but people normally get in trouble for buying one for a minor or a store selling to one. You handed to a guy a cig,not illegal drugs, your really worrying to much. Next time ask for id or say no.