Q: If a minor drinks and is reported 2 months later can they get in trouble?
Hi so I’m in a situation where I was driving 2 of my drunk friends home (I have a permit not a license) they both have a license but they are underaged. I’m going to court in 2 weeks and I don’t want to get my friends in trouble so I don’t know if I should mention the fact they were drunk. However I know it’s best if I do, would she get in trouble from the law if I told them they drank underaged even though it was like 2 months ago and they have no evidence of them being intoxicated
A:
You are right that they can't really file a criminal charge (like MIP) without some further evidence besides your statement. But if they are on any kind of probation, it could possibly be used against them. If they are in school, particularly in athletics, I could see some possible repercussions there. But criminal charges really couldn't come from that.
Also, could you possibly explain your situation without actually naming the other kids?
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