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    Exclamation Adult Provided Alcohol to Daughter - What Can I Do

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
    My 17-year-old daughter came after curfew last night, drunk. Apparently her 19-year-old female friend had smuggled alcohol into the movie theater. Also present was a 27-year-old male friend who, ironically, is about to take his bar examination.
    She confessed at the occasion that the 27-year-old want-to-be-lawyer provided alcohol to both of them (and many other under-aged persons) at his birthday party last week end. Obviously she is grounded, but I am afraid at her age this won't be sufficient. I am particularly concerned because there was driving involved in both cases - by the older one who "can take it" presumably.

    What can I do legally against these individuals, and what would the legal ramifications be.
    How soon do I have to act - is there a statute of limitations?

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    Default Re: Adult Provided Alcohol to Daughter - What Can I Do

    You can report the incident to the police. But, your daughter will have to be willing to be a witness against these adults. If she is going to refuse to cooperate with the police, there will be little that can be done, legally, at this point. But, it might still be worth reporting to the police as there may be other reports concerning these people and sometimes it takes just one more report to tip the scales against someone who is a potential threat to some minors.

    You should also continue to rein in your daughter for a while.

    - Carl

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