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    Default Furnishing a Minor in Michigan

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan

    I was in a bar recently where the manager and myself were the only present. He had to leave and asked if i could hold the bar down for about 10 minutes. When he left, 10 minutes later, 2 females walked in, ordered 2 drinks and I served them. I did not ask for their ID. They never drank any of the drink, nor did they pay for it. I was then charged by 2 police officers for sale of alcohol to a minor. They circled civil infraction on the ticket.

    Here is my dilemma. I don't work for the bar. The bar is not charging me for serving them because they thought I was trying to help them out. However, I shouldn't have served them. I also told the girls that came in I didn't work there.

    I also asked the police officer if I need a lawyer present and he replied to me that this was just like getting a speeding ticket and that I wasn't going to jail.

    Is there nay hope for me, or any suggestions that people have for me? I am speaking with an attorney in a few days to consult?

    Thank you

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    Default Re: Furnishing a Minor in Michigan

    I'm guessing you're charged with a misdemeanor. What's the statute (MCL) number? MCL 436.1701?

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    Default Re: Furnishing a Minor in Michigan

    Yes that is the correct number that was on the ticket? I consulted a lawyer today who is going to attempt to try to reduce it somehow. He doesn't understand why the cop checked the civil infraction box as opposed to the misdemeanor or felony box? I'm just looking for someone elses advice?

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