Underage Drinking at Graduation Parties in Pennsylvania: What Parents and Teens Need to Know
Graduation season is a time for celebration. High school seniors and their families gather to recognize years of hard work and achievement. Unfortunately, graduation parties can also become the setting for underage drinking, exposing both teenagers and adults to serious legal consequences under Pennsylvania law. Many parents mistakenly believe that allowing alcohol at a graduation party is harmless if the teenagers stay at home or are supervised by adults. However, Pennsylvania has strict laws regarding underage drinking and social host liability that can result in criminal charges, fines, civil liability, and long-term consequences for both parents and minors. [...]











