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 5, 2009, Grafton, MA
• October 13, 2009, Groton, MA
• October 16, 2009, North Andover, MA

Friday October 2 St. Johns, FL--Party mom appears in court. Defense: Manslaughter charges are too harsh for offering minors drinks Full story
Friday October 2 Ocean Township, NJ--Ocean Township police charge 26 with underage drinking Full story
Friday October 2 Bow, NH--Principal, parents support Bow school chief Full story