Cain v. State

Dben, Judge.

By the provisions of Code § 58-612 it is a felony to “knowingly furnish . . . any minor . . . malt liquors, without first obtaining written authority from the parent or guardian.” Under Code § 58-1061 it is a misdemeanor to “fur nish alcoholic . . . beverages to any minor.” Beer is both a malt liquor and an alcoholic beverage. The accusation in this case was apparently drawn under Code § 58-612 since it included the language “without first securing the written authority of the parent and guardian” of the named minor. The Criminal Court of Gwinnett County, where the case was tried,…