Minor defendants charged with an Alcoholic Beverage Code offense who are granted deferred disposition do not have to take either an awareness program or education program.

Minor defendants charged with an Alcoholic Beverage Code offense who are granted deferred disposition do not have to take either an awareness program or education program.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer: (B)

Participating in an alcohol awareness or education program is typically a condition of deferred disposition for minors charged with an Alcoholic Beverage Code offense. The court uses these programs to educate youths about the effects of alcohol, the legal consequences, and safer choices. Because of that, the statement that they do not have to take either program is not correct. In practice, a minor granted deferred disposition usually must attend and complete one of these programs as part of the deferral; completing the program can lead to dismissal of the case, while failure to comply can result in revoking the deferral and imposing the original penalties. The exact requirements can vary by case, but the general rule is that attending an awareness or education program is a common condition of deferred disposition for these offenses.

Participating in an alcohol awareness or education program is typically a condition of deferred disposition for minors charged with an Alcoholic Beverage Code offense. The court uses these programs to educate youths about the effects of alcohol, the legal consequences, and safer choices. Because of that, the statement that they do not have to take either program is not correct. In practice, a minor granted deferred disposition usually must attend and complete one of these programs as part of the deferral; completing the program can lead to dismissal of the case, while failure to comply can result in revoking the deferral and imposing the original penalties. The exact requirements can vary by case, but the general rule is that attending an awareness or education program is a common condition of deferred disposition for these offenses.