Illinois Supreme Court rules on Bell v. Hutsell, redefines civil liability for Social Hosts
The Court’s opinion goes on to state that the Hutsells aren’t civilly liable because of their inaction, because they did nothing to prevent what would have happened had they not been at the party in the first place. In fact, had the Hutsells intervened when Daniel Bell tried to leave their home intoxicated, or had they taken responsibility for preventing Bell’s alcohol consumption, and he still drove away and died, they would have been civilly liable for negligence in addition to their criminal conviction in 2007.
This isn’t what they mean by “Just Say No”
Last Friday night, the Brookfield, Wisconsin police’s efforts to bust an underage drinking party were frustrated by the teenage host’s refusal to let them enter. When they called the father, … Continue reading
It could happen to anyone
Please share this with anyone you know who believes the Social Host Law can’t impact their family because they’ve discussed alcohol use with and made their rules clear to their … Continue reading
Why I’m rooting for Oklahoma’s Social Host Law
Oklahoma’s House Bill 1211 is specific and requires proof of wrongdoing. The language is relatively simple, as legislative language goes although I do wish it replaced the term “person” with the term “adult” so we wouldn’t continue to punish the same minors we’re trying to protect.
An effective “new” tactic in the war on underage drinking
One of the “most effective” and interesting tactics in the war on underage drinking isn’t the recent Social Host Law but one that harkens back to our non-digital age…it’s a big wake-up call for parents who suspect their child is in trouble but have no proof.
Where do kids get their alcohol?
1 out of every 14 people ages 12 to 20 get alcohol from someone over 21 who’s not a relative.
If only the laws were mock versions, too
Buried deep in an article about car accident reenactments for Park Rapids, MN students, the importance of seat-belts and the dangers of texting while driving, were these brief, disturbingly understated, … Continue reading
Underage Drinking & the Law 