Furnishing Alcohol to Minors at Penn State

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Penn State Students Since 2004

At JD Law, our attorneys have been defending Penn State students facing Underage Drinking and Furnishing Alcohol to Minors charges for over two decades. These offenses may seem like minor “rites of passage” for college students, but they are serious criminal charges with potentially long-term consequences and penalties.

How Furnishing Alcohol to Minors Charges Commonly Arise

Many Furnishing Alcohol to Minors cases in State College originate from undercover police surveillance near local liquor stores, six pack shops, or gas stations like Sheetz that sell alcohol. Officers often observe the parking lot, and many people are stopped before leaving the parking lot.  Others drive away, are followed by the police, and the police then conduct an investigative stop when the purchaser exits the car without taking all the alcohol.

Why These Charges Matter: Real Criminal Consequences

Although some view underage drinking and furnishing alcohol as typical college behavior, these are criminal offenses in Pennsylvania. A conviction for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors (18 Pa.C.S. § 6310.1) is a misdemeanor, requiring fingerprinting, a mugshot, and a permanent criminal record unless properly addressed.

Consequences of a Furnishing conviction may include:

Can You Avoid a Criminal Record? ARD May Be an Option

The good news is that many Penn State students charged with Furnishing Alcohol to Minors may qualify for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)—a pretrial diversion program that can help avoid a conviction.

With successful completion of ARD:

ARD is often the best path forward for students facing a first-time criminal charge in Centre County or elsewhere in Pennsylvania.

📘 Visit our PA Furnishing Alcohol to Minor FAQ Page for clear answers to these and other frequently asked questions.

What Should You Do Next? Contact JD Law Today

If you or a loved one have been charged with Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, Underage Drinking, or another alcohol-related offense near Penn State, don’t wait. These charges can have lasting effects, and early intervention is critical.  Get a free case review from an experienced State College criminal defense attorney.

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Why Choose JD Law?

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