Violations & Consequences

What draws the police to a party?

• A complaint from neighbors
• Noise that can be heard on the street
• Individuals carrying open containers in public
• Large numbers of people going in and out
• Cash being exchanged for alcohol
• Someone leaving your party noisy, intoxicated and /or urinating in public

Possible penalties for the Lehigh party goer:

Offences involving violation of Lehigh policies related to alcohol use will result in:

1. The University notifying the parents/guardians of students found responsible for any violation of University alcohol policies.
2. While disciplinary suspension is an option for any single serious alcohol violation, individuals found responsible for two serious alcohol violations will be suspended for a minimum of one semester.

Did you know…?

• No matter what your age is, in Bethlehem, it is illegal to carry or possess any open container of alcohol in a public place.
• Individuals under the age of 21 can be cited for possession of alcohol if they are found in a motor vehicle with alcohol – even if someone in the vehicle in 21 or older.
• In Pennsylvania – Lying about your age to obtain alcohol, purchasing, consuming or transporting alcohol, and/or carrying a fake ID card – carry a mandatory suspension of driver’s license in addition to a fine.

If you are an adult and convicted of knowingly selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages to a minor, you face penalties of:

1. A minimum of $1,000 fine for a first offense
2. A $2,500 fine for a second offense and up to one year in jail

In Pennsylvania, the legal age for alcohol consumption, possession and transportation is 21.