Nevadans Who Give Kids Alcohol Can Face Civil Damages
Nevada law imposes civil liability on people if they’re found to have supplied alcohol to an underage drinker who proceeds to have a car accident. Sandy Heverly, executive director of Stop DUI, has said, "Some of these adults believe they are putting those kids (underage drinkers) in a safe environment. But in reality what they're offering is a false sense of security."An estimated thirty percent of teens are given alcohol by parents or guardians.
NRS 484.379 prohibits drivers from operating a vehicle in Nevada while they’re drunk or high. Anyone found to be driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more is automatically presumed to be in violation of NRS 484.379 and subject to DUI charges.
People convicted of breaking NRS 484.379 for the first time face misdemeanor penalties (assuming no one was injured). Typical punishments include fines, probation, a suspended drivers license, and DUI school. Jail time can usually be avoided.
