Social Host Liability is the legal term for the criminal and civil responsibility of a person who furnishes liquor to a guest. This website focuses on the furnishing of alcohol to guests who are minors. The social host laws vary considerably from state to state, so be sure to refer to the law of your state for more specific information.

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Parents are supposed to outlive their children. So how do parents cope with the devastating loss of a child, particularly when the cause of their loss is drunken driving by an 18 year old?

Be a Parent, Not a Pal and It's All About You are multimedia programs designed by attorney Richard P. Campbell and the law firm of Campbell Campbell Edwards & Conroy to educate students, parents, teachers and members of the community about the Social Host Law.

Upcoming Programs:

• October 1, 2010, Westborough, MA
• October 4, 2010, Worcester, MA
• March 4, 2011, Franklin, MA
• April 6, 2011, Bedford, MA

Friday June 04 Pierce County, WA--Drinking parties busted, 21 arrested after party patrol. Full story
Friday June 04 Bupa, AU--Teenager set alight, but parents still believe underage drinking is OK. Full story
Friday June 04 Lynn, MA--Teen party host is latest to be charged under Social Host Law. This article quotes Richard P. Campbell of Campbell Campbell Edwards & Conroy. Full story
Friday June 04 Bowdoin, ME--Summonses issued to 11 underage drinkers. Full story