What is the likely consequence of drinking alcohol in public and receiving a court summons?
827378
ostly appearance tickets cost a hundred bucks or so..If you want to know about your particular area..you could call the courthouse...they will tell you an approximate fine..or you can research by looking in your local newspaper and reading the court news section...usually there are a few offenders listed in the newspaper and you can read how much they had to pay. Its not that big of a deal...Its just part of growing up!
247916
You risk being arrested for contempt of court
1166487
Sounds like you should find something else to drink...seriously.  Any reaction could get worse.
817327
I do drink, but the state cop has to prove you were drinking. Even a breath test can be proved invalid with a good lawyer.
1119035
Depending on the laws of your state, you could be in contempt of court; subject to fines and possible jail time. If jury duty presents a hardship to you, you should contact the clerk of courts and explain why you can't attend. It used to be in my state (Ohio) that if you were a member of the clergy, officer of the court (attorney) or physician, you were excused automatically. They changed that; I don't know what your state laws/local rules provide, but simply ignoring the summons is not a good idea.
882061
Will depend on local ordinance.Check first with local authorities and police.Even if you don't serve alcohol,You are still liable to all the rules and conditions by allowing consumpsion on your premises.Especially those that rules to protect minors.Beware that nudity and drugs are two sides of same coin
469320
This is a family court issue. Go see your solicitor (first times free so you can decide on wot to do), the overdose last month may not help your cause but if you can prove you have sorted your drink problem out it will really help. I went through similar last year with my ex girlfriend and my son. You should be able to get legal aid if you arent working or at least a payment towards the costs. \n\njust added: wotever you do, do not make any contact with your ex or kids.. the solicitor will do all that thru the post and be prepared to have your ex use every trick in the book to make you out as a bad mother.\n\nTake no notice of him, be calm and polite at all times and go for it!!\n\nGood Luck
460492
the court will mail out a summons, the lawyer of the opposing party will give you a summons too, either way the government will serve a summons.
533980
The definitions of the establishment's responsibility for a drunk patron are fuzzy.\n\nA bartender is obligated to cut-off a person that they perceive to be intoxicated. However, this is a vague definition. The bartender may not notice that you are slurring, for example, if he doesn't pay attention to your conversations. It often boils down to one person's word against another. \n\nThe result of this law is that if you were to get in a wreck and hurt someone, THAT person could sue the establishment for negligence. However, you will not be held blameless, either. If you kill someone, you could be charged with vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide. You could be charged with attempted v. mansl. or attempted v. homicide if you only hurt someone. That's a criminal charge, whereas the charge of negligence would be a civil matter. The establishment would also likely be fined and be in danger of losing their liquor license.\n\nYou cannot sue the bartender or the establishment for damages because you got a DUI. Getting a DUI is YOUR fault and you are on your own. It's only when there's some kind of harm to an innocent that an establishment can be held responsible for personal damages. You can file a complaint with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and they will investigate and possibly impose fines or suspension of the liquor license. Not likely, though.\n\nIt happens often that people get visibly drunk in bars. And, it happens often that people hurt others in accidents as a result. The problem is proving that the bartender knew that the person was drunk. Another problem is proving where the person got drunk in the first place. If they can't remember leaving the bar, then it isn't likely that a jury or a judge would accept their claim that they remember where they got drunk in the first place. Many people bar-hop, for instance. What if you went somewhere else after you left that bar? You see the problem. Many people that get in trouble will also not "rat" and will say that they don't remember where they have been or that they were drinking at home.\n\nI could keep going, but this is getting long...
839901
Sounds pretty serious and yes, he will be charged w/DUI the other people could sue his insurance and should as they may not be able to work for some time. \nDrinking and driving is so wrong when you can call someone or a cab to take you home. \nSorry to hear your friends are hurt since this is all preventable.
746730
No, just having an accident, even if it is your fault, is not a crime. It is a civil tort. That means you may or may not be held responsible for your actions in a civil court.\n\nIf you were drinking, then it could be a felony.\n\nIf you were breaking another law (like fleeing from the police) when the accident  happened, then it could be a felony.
508899
Legally - yes, if you are serving the alcohol you can be held liable for your guests action while he/she is intoxicated. For example, if he/she wrecks on his way home from your house while trashed, the victim of the wreck can actually sue you as well as the drunken driver
278396
im not positive about illinois, but i got arrested for underage drinking when i was 17 and i only got $100 fine, and had to go to a group court alternative. if it a happened again though i would get $250 fine, 250 hours community service and counceling and my lisense taken away till i was 21. i hope that gives you an idea, if not just call the juvenile court in your area and ask.
42887
Since the nature of the case, that you were not intoxicated, and that no test was preformed, I would take the Sheriff or Sheriff's to court, in the majority of the outcome of them actually going to court (depends on the county and state) but a lot of legal athority do not show up for court, they are not required. Since there was that $275 cash and important papers that didn't get recived they might end up in court. Usually if they don't show up to court your outcome is at a greater advantage for you.
911076
First of all, it is only a summons and has nothing to do with a criminal record.  If you fail to appear (no matter what the officer wrote) a warrant will be issued.  Then you will have a problem.  Appear on the date, pay the small fine and forget it.  Tell him you had a full bladder and didn't want to wet your pants.
139358
You will be penalized for allowing him to drive while intoxicated. You will probably also get in trouble for being in the car and not stopping him.
859389
Assuming you are in the UK: It is a Class A proscribed drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.  If you are caught with it in your possession and it is a small amount, consistent with personal use, then you are likely to be cautioned the first time round and be taken to court on subsequent occasions. If it is a larger amount, then you could find yourself facing a charge of possession with intent to supply, for which the penalties are far more serious.  It isn't worth being caught in that position.  It could harm your prospects.