Minor Amnesty Law – Protections For
Some Minors Who Come Forward
Last year, in June 2012, the State
of Michigan modified the Michigan Liquor Control Code (aka MLCC) to include a
new exemption for certain individuals suffering from alcohol poisoning. This exemption
applies to a minor who purchases, consumes or possesses alcohol. See MCL § 436.1703(10). The individual minor must:
- Voluntarily present himself or
herself to a health facility or agency for treatment or observation, including
examination and treatment for any condition arising from criminal sexual
conduct committed against the minor;
- Accompanies an individual who has
consumed alcohol and who presents himself or herself to a health care facility
for treatment or observation; or
- Initiates contact with a peace
officer or emergency medical services personnel for the purpose of obtaining
medical assistance for a legitimate health care concern.
Yes, you have read the correct
passages correctly and they are cited correctly. The new Minor Amnesty law now
protects minors from fear of being criminally prosecuted for MIP related issues
if the minor is seeking medical or emergency assistance because of alcohol use,
and, inevitably charged with possession, use or purchasing alcohol.
This legislation, even though it
does not recuse MIPs outright; it does provide individual minors who become
ill, medically complicated, or make contact for assistance for those
individuals ill or medically complicated will be protected.
The purpose of the Amendment seems
to be clear. It provides individuals with protections, meaning less people will
be put in dangerous situations when alcohol has severely affected them. People
want minors to feel safe about coming forward when something serious has
happened, and things like alcohol poisoning is a serious matter. Know the law,
know your rights, and always lawyer-up. Contact the Law Office of Josh Jones
today for your free consultation.
DO NOT RELY ON THESE LEGAL
OPINIONS AND OBSERVATIONS WHEN REPRESENTING YOURSELF IN COURT. THESE ARTICLES
ARE NOT MEANT TO COMPENSATE OR EFFECUATE LEGAL REPRESENTATION. YOU SHOULD
No comments:
Post a Comment