What shouldI do about a wrongful citation for distributing alcohol to a minor?
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What shouldI do about a wrongful citation for distributing alcohol to a minor?
This past weekend I went to a party with a friend of mine not knowing who was going to be attending. There was drinking and of course minors at the party however I did not at any point in the night participate in consuming alcohol nor did I bring alcohol to the party or get any for anyone at anytime. During the course of the party the cops showed up and the owner of the house or said-owner would not let them in nor would he allow us too. Finally, after about an hour, the cops were let in and I was asked if I had been drinking. I responded no because I hadn’t. I was then charged with distributing alcohol to a minor and contributing to a minor disturbance. Is this likely to get dismissed?
Asked on February 18, 2012 under Criminal Law, Tennessee
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you believe that you did nothing wrong to justify the citation that you received concerning distribution of alcohol to a minor, you should contest the citation. Remember, the prosecution bears the burden of proving that you committed a crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
From what you have written, it seems that the burden will most likely not be met. I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney about the matter you are writing about.
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