shoulder tap crime 1
Most states make it a crime to purchase alcohol for a minor, sometimes called the shoulder tap crime, based on the typical manner a request by a minor for an adult to buy alcohol occurs. These crimes generally do not require proof that the defendant knew the person was underage.
Should the same strict liability apply to a host of a party that is attended by both adults and minors, where alcohol at the private party is furnished to both?
Should a host be able to offer evidence that he reasonably believed the minor was old enough to drink?
Would it help your case if the jurisdiction made such a defense available to bars and liquor stores that required buyers to provide proof of age?
Use the following case to help guide your analysis:
California Criminal Jury Instructions
Your analysis should be a minimum of two pages in length and follow APA formatting and citation guidelines.
No plagiarism and make sure that you go in depth on the topics.
In your paper, cite references using the APA style guide format for in-text citation.
