Can a student host be charged for an underage party? Short Answer: Yes, if the person meets the statutory requirements.

Can a student host be charged for an underage party?

Short Answer: Yes, if the person meets the statutory requirements.

Explanation: The open house party statute focuses on control, presence, knowledge, and failure to act. The issue is not simply whether a party happened. The question is whether the accused had legal control, knew what was happening, and failed to take reasonable steps to stop it.