What is the punishment for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Texas by giving them alcohol?

Answer 1

Unless that person is a parent , guardian or spouse, it an offense under Chapter 106

and is a class A misdemeanor in Texas. Fines of up to $4,000.00 and one year in jail. Also as of 2005 upon conviction a loss of driving permit (suspended) for 180 days is automatically applied.

Answer 2

Sec. 106.06. PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL FOR A MINOR; FURNISHING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this section, a person commits an offense if he purchases an alcoholic beverage for or gives or with criminal negligence makes available an alcoholic beverage to a minor.

(b) A person may purchase an alcoholic beverage for or give an alcoholic beverage to a minor if he is the minor's adult parent, guardian, or spouse, or an adult in whose custody the minor has been committed by a court, and he is visibly present when the minor possesses or consumes the alcoholic beverage.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor

§ 12.21. CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.

An individual adjudged guilty of a Class A misdemeanor shall be punished by:

(1) a fine not to exceed $4,000;

(2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year; or

(3) both such fine and confinement

Answer 3

There is no one correct answer. The penalty, (fine or arrest and charge) varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Answer 4

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