It was here on the SDMB that I once read that in certain States in the U.S. if a minor steals alcohol from a store, the merchant can still be charged with providing alcohol to a minor if it can be shown that sufficient precaution was not taken to prevent the minor from having access to the alcohol.
Although this prompted several responses of the “that ain’t right” variety, I don’t remember (and can’t find the Thread) if this assertion was accurately cited or not.
Is this true?
I am specifically interested in the law in California.
I can’t remember the title, but I know what thread you’re talking about. Supposedly that’s the law in Texas.
using my one bump privilege.
This thread - where the question is raised about refusing sales if ANYONE in the group doesn’t have ID. Go to page 2 - bdgr talks about minors stealing alcohol.
Underage Kid: I’d like to buy this two-liter of cola
Clerk at Unscrupulous C-Store: Ok, that’ll be 9.99
Underage Kid: Here ya go
Underage kid then goes and steals a six pack of brew that just happens to be sitting right by the door to the outside.
Besides, the public policy of liquor laws (the ones dealing with minors) is to make sure that minors don’t drink. The state controls the sale of alcohol. It’s not asking alot to require said vendor to take minimal precautions, where you are aware of a risk, to prevent theft of alcohol in order to keep minors for drinking.
That better be real good cola.
It is, it comes with a free six pack.
Surely if it’s armed robbery, there’s an exception? What if said person has a fake ID good enough to pass?