Category: Underage Drinking

Recently, one Tennessee mother of three remarked that the majority of children are tempted to try alcohol at some point. However, she expressed dismay when she heard that deputies supposedly discovered four young people drinking, including a 9-year-old. While there were allegedly several youths who admitted drinking, at this point one 18-year-old is facing underage drinking charges. The deputies

When parents are away, their kids will play. This was true 50 years ago, and it is true today. Tennessee parents are well aware that their teenage children are likely to bend the rules from time to time; sneaking out, attending parties, and even experimenting with alcohol. The recent arrest of 26 teens at a

This nation is governed by a system of laws and rules that are intended for the well-being and safety of all. Sometimes, young people may find themselves on the wrong side of those laws and facing juvenile charges. Some of them are not yet capable of making the responsible decisions that often come with age.

The Vols defensive lineman Danny O’Brien was recently arrested at a Knoxville apartment on multiple charges. The Knoxville police were called to the scene after the report of a disturbance at the domicile, and they discovered O’Brien along with seven other football players supposedly drinking and partying. O’Brien was charged with underage drinking as well as other

DUI charges are often handled differently in juvenile and criminal courts here in Tennessee. However, what if the person accused of underage drinking is a legal adult? A 19-year-old woman who was recently involved in a serious single-vehicle crash could face severe criminal penalties if she is convicted. Following the Feb. 9 accident, she has been charged

It can be a very serious matter when an underaged individual is accused of drunk driving. Such an allegation can lead to an underaged individual facing criminal charges, such as DUI charges and underage drinking charges. Impactful criminal punishments can be given to an individual if he or she is convicted of such charges. There