In Interest of RB

R.B., a minor, appeals from a judgment convicting him of possessing beer in violation of sec. 66.054(20) (b), Stats. R.B. argues that the evidence was insufficient to prove that he possessed beer. Be cause we conclude that a showing of R.B.’s mere presence at a beer party, even with knowledge of the alleged possession of beer by other minors, is not sufficient to convict R.B. of violating sec. 66.054(20) (b), we reverse.

R.B. admitted that he attended a beer party with his friends. He denied obtaining beer, drinking beer, or intending to drink beer. The trial court found that R.B. “was at the…