Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) BA State Certification Practice Exam

If a teenager is caught throwing a party with alcohol, what could they be charged with?

1. Disorderly conduct

2. Contribution to the delinquency of a minor

3. Public indecency

4. Minor in possession of alcohol

The correct answer is: Minor in possession of alcohol

The charge of "Minor in possession of alcohol" is the most appropriate in this scenario, as it directly pertains to the legal status of the teenager with respect to alcohol consumption and possession. Under many state laws, individuals who are under the legal drinking age are prohibited from having alcohol in their possession. By hosting a party that involves alcohol, the teenager is likely in violation of these laws, which specifically target minors' access to alcohol. This charge focuses on the violation of age-related alcohol restrictions. While other charges could potentially apply in different contexts, such as disorderly conduct if the party led to disruptive behavior, or contribution to the delinquency of a minor if the teenager was providing alcohol to other minors, the specific act of possessing alcohol makes "Minor in possession of alcohol" the most fitting and legally defined charge in this situation.