First Offense Selling Alcohol

Summary

The user was charged with a first offense of selling alcohol to a minor in Texas. The penalties for this offense in Texas include a fine up to $4,000 and/or jail up to 1 year. The user claims it was a genuine mistake due to poor eyesight and lack of training. They were advised to gather evidence such as a prescription for glasses, witnesses, surveillance footage, and proof of lack of training to support their defense.

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First offense selling to minor
What was the item you sold to the minor? In Louisiana, penalties vary depending on the item sold.
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In Louisiana, selling alcohol to a minor is illegal:

- First offense: Fine up to $* and/or jail up to 6 months.
- Second offense: Fine up to $* and/or jail up to 1 year.

Nearest court: Baton Rouge City Court, (*) *-*.
Im in texas does that still apply
In Texas, selling alcohol to a minor is illegal:

- First offense: Fine up to $*,* and/or jail up to 1 year.

Nearest court: Travis County Court, (*) *-*.
So if i just came to work and it was really busy and i made a mistake when i looked at id. Can i fight it. Tabc was doing a sting at state fair.
What evidence do you have to support that it was a genuine mistake? In Texas, intent is not a factor in determining guilt for selling alcohol to a minor.
I have not worked for years prior and had a opportunity to make some money to get my health up to date. And im * and my eyes are bad. Thats why i took the job. Like i said before i just got to work and didnt have time to get the glasses i have feom my bag.
Do you have a prescription for your glasses that can prove your poor eyesight?
No thats why i took the job to have the money to get appointment for health issues
Do you have any witnesses or surveillance footage that could support your claim of it being a genuine mistake?
They told me that there was a video but i have not seen yet or heard anything. This happened on *-*-*.
Have you requested to see the video footage? It could be crucial evidence in your case.
Yes they told me i have to wait. But for how long. If they had video they should have showed me when my boss sent me home. Right
What is the name of your employer or the company you were working for at the time of the incident?
Its just a friend. That had a stand at state fair. And i dont want incriminate him just yet. Please understand
What is the name of the state fair where this incident occurred?
State fair of texas
What is the exact location of the incident within the State Fair of Texas?
Not for sure i know its in Dallas
What is the name of the stand or the business you were working for at the State Fair of Texas?
East texas meets west
What is the nature of your employment agreement with "East Texas Meets West"?
I was just supposed to work the stand and be on time. Thats all they told me. So i was greatful and did what i was told. Without any questions
Did you receive any training or guidelines on checking IDs before selling alcohol?
Truthfully my friend got someone to do it for me cause i didnt have the money to do the test
Did your friend or anyone else provide you with any instructions or training on how to check IDs before selling alcohol?
No
Do you have any written communication or witnesses that can confirm you were not given proper training to check IDs?
Maybe i would have to get with them and see if they would do that.
Who provided the training for checking IDs and do you have any proof of this training?
My friend still has mt certification
What is the date of your certification and who issued it?
I dont even know that. I have not layed eyes on the papers yet
Can you request your friend to provide you with a copy of the certification?
Yes maybe he is supposed to bring my check by tomorrow. Is there anyway i can fet back to u
Sure, Robin. Please get back to us once you have the certification. It could be crucial in your case.