What to do if I was caught drinking at 18 on the day of my birthday?

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What to do if I was caught drinking at 18 on the day of my birthday?

I was on campus and was followed by a woman who did not announce who she was or what her title was at the college. I was with my boyfriend who told me to go to my room so I did; upon going to my room I laid down in my bed. A few minutes later someone knocked on the door; I did not answer. This woman then proceeded to unlock my door without saying a word and tried to talk to me. I didn’t want to talk to her, so I just rolled over and tried to go to sleep. After this happened, she called the ambulance and police officers. I had to take a breathalyzer test and the medic stated that I just needed to sleep it off. They asked me if I was okay and asked me a lot of questions that I answered correctly.

Asked on October 6, 2013 under Criminal Law, West Virginia

Answers:

Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

If they did not report this to police, you will not be charged with a crime.  However, there may be some disciplinary procedure on campus and they may file something there and you may receive some sort of citation.  If this is a first time offense the punishment will probably be mild.  All you can do is wait and see what happens.


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