San Diego County Mom Avoids Jail Time
A San Diego County mom was sentenced to probation instead of Jail for letting underage teens drink alcohol and get drunk at her home in Fallbrook.
Deborah Gibney, 47, had pleaded guilty to breaking a county ordinance that calls for a host to verify the ages of guests who consume alcohol and also control the access of alcohol to minors in Vista Superior Court.
Approximately twelve underage teenagers that were intoxicated got sick after drinking an excess of alcohol and vomiting after the Fallbrook mom allowed them to consume alcohol at a party she had at her home to celebrate the end of the school for her kids and their friends on June 10. Gibney was arrested after she brought one of the severely intoxicated youngsters to Fallbrook Hospital for treatment. No one was arrested for DUI or driving under the influence.
There were at least 100 kids at the party and Gibney was the only adult in attendance. San Diego Sheriff’s Lt. Phil Brust said, “We are not saying she provided the alcohol, but alcohol was brought to the party, and she was there while kids were drinking it.” Gibney was sentenced to 3 years probation and a $300 fine.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
Hosting a party and allowing underage teens to consume alcohol and become intoxicated is against the law. Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.
If you have 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.
No Jail for Woman Who Let Teens Drink Themselves Sick at Her House, San Diego 6 The CW, February 17, 2010
No jail for Fallbrook mom who allowed teens alcohol, KFMB News 8, February 17,2010
Web Related Resources
California DMV on California laws regarding driving while under the influence
