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Trenton, NJ - Immunity for Teen Drinkers Calling Police on Other Teens Sickened by Alcohol |
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Jun 28, 2009 at 08:42 AM
News Source: Philly.com
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The new bill grants immunity to any under 21 who has been drinking if that person calls police for another teen drinking too much and needs medical help. Police will not be able to prosecute either the person who called or the one sickened by alcohol.
The Senate and Assembly gave their approval, and the measure now heads to Gov. Jon S. Corzine.
Proponents say the bill would help save lives, since teens would not be scared to call for help.
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Jun 28, 2009 at 09:32 AM Anonymous Says:
One good thing about arresting these teens is that THEY WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN>> But if the police cannot arrest them, at least guide them to counseling and community work.
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Jun 28, 2009 at 11:40 AM Anonymous Says:
“ One good thing about arresting these teens is that THEY WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN>> But if the police cannot arrest them, at least guide them to counseling and community work. ”
it seems to me that you didn't understand the point of this law
the idea is that if the underage drinkers can't be arrested then they won't be scared to call the police thereby encouraging them to get (medical) help when needed
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Jun 28, 2009 at 01:06 PM Anonymous Says:
“ One good thing about arresting these teens is that THEY WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN>> But if the police cannot arrest them, at least guide them to counseling and community work. ”
do you know how many teens have died from alcohol poisoning or suffocating in their own vomit because their friends were afraid to call for help? this bill will save lives, not to mention that witnessing, or going through alcohol poisoning is usually impetus enough to keep one from drinking recklessly (if at all) ever again.
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Jun 28, 2009 at 05:17 PM LYS Says:
I think it doesn't go far enough and should be extended to all the people at the party. There's no way someone will call if all his friends are going to be arrested even if he won't be.
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Jun 28, 2009 at 08:21 PM Esquire Says:
“ One good thing about arresting these teens is that THEY WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN>> But if the police cannot arrest them, at least guide them to counseling and community work. ”
You think that one arrest stops them cold? You wouldn't believe how many 'repeat customers' like these I get. Starts with underage drinking, and graduates to DWI & drugs.