Soccer Coach Charged with Giving Alcohol to Minors
A 52-year-old male soccer coach faces criminal charges after allegedly giving alcohol to a couple of teenagers at a restaurant. According to a news report in The Star Ledger, the coach was allegedly seen pouring wine for two 17-year-old boys at a restaurant in Westfield. The boys did not show signs of intoxication, but the authorities were notified and the man was arrested. The 26-year coach has been suspended for the incident and he faces charges for supplying alcohol to minors.
According to New Jersey Statute 2C:33-17: "Anyone who purposely or knowingly offers or serves or makes available an alcoholic beverage to a person under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages or entices or encourages that person to drink an alcoholic beverage is a disorderly person."
This type of charge may seem like a minor offense, but it can have a negative impact on a person's professional and social life. Individuals who work with children are particularly vulnerable to harsh judgments following an arrest. Anyone worried that their career is on the line because of an arrest would be well advised to speak with a skilled criminal defense attorney before discussing the case with the authorities.
A Princeton criminal defense lawyer at Lependorf & Silverstein will fight to protect the reputation and future of our clients. We offer free consultations to anyone facing a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey. Call us today at 609-240-0040 to find out how we can help.
