Jackie is a 19 year old college student who wants to go out partying with her friends. The legal drinking age in her state is 21, but her friend, Ralph, tells her she can get an ‘authentic' photo ID for $20. She wants to fit in, so she purchases the fake ID for $20. You can guess the rest of the story: Jackie goes out with her friends and is caught in a police bust with a fake ID, drinking when she is underage.
1. Research your state laws (statutes) relating to this incident. Find the exact wording of the statute. (Hint: Your state's official website should have links to all current statutes for your state.)
2. Identify 2 criminal violations that Jackie committed. Record the statute wording and the source for your paper. What are the penalties for a conviction for these violations?
2. What are the specific aims and purposes of these laws to control behavior?
3. Do you believe that these laws are too restrictive? Not restrictive enough?
4. What changes, if any, would you make? How are changes made to criminal law?