Is it illegal for my fiance to buy beer when I am with him?

Question

I am 20 and my fiance is 26. We went to a store and he tried to buy a 6 pack and the lady behind the counter got all up in our faces trying to tell him that he can't buy beer when I am with him. Is that true? I live in Texas and from what I have read if he buys me beer and I am with him then its ok. So why couldn't he buy beer for himself?

I read on this website that a minor can drink if they are with a parent, legal guardian or spouse.

http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/leginfo/minorcode.htm

Answer 1

Once your're married, he can buy you alcohol, but not until then.  He is not *technically* your spouse yet.

Answer 2

Not 100%, but I think the lady is correct. Different states have different laws on drinking... I don't know them all... its the same here in Kentucky though. I was with my husband (I'm 20, hes 24), and the lady at Walmart got really bitchy about it when I was there and he was attempting to purchase a 24 pack of beer.

Answer 3

yep

Answer 4

Possible.  In NYS the store can deny your purchase if you are accompanied by a minor.  Many states have similar statutes.

Answer 5

Thats real stupid on your part.

thats dumb your practically old enough i think you know what responsible means. gosh

Answer 6

Sounds like a bunch of bull to me:)   I don't know why he can't buy beer for HIMSELF; but buying it for you is a different story.   Since he was buying & paying for the beer, there's no reason they should have even asked for YOUR ID!   And, if they ask, just say you don't have your purse and it isn't for you anyways; and you're not buying it!  (or go stand somewhere else while he pays for it)

Answer 7

The rule is likely in place at the store to protect the store owner - they may be legally allowed to sell him beer in your presence, but they have the right to refuse sale to anyone should they suspect that it's being purchased for a minor.

A minor may be able to drink with a parent, guardian or spouse, but he's your fiance, not your spouse.

Answer 8

you should just stay in the car and wait till he comes with the beer. okay i  know i sound stupid. but yeah if all you get is beer of course they will get in your face. try to get like alot of stuff like chips, soda, gum ect. but its safe to just stay in the car and wait.  

Answer 9

It is best if you don't go in the store.

It is illegal to buy alcohol for a minor no matter what the relationship.

Answer 10

As long as he isn't buying it for you it's fine. Wait in the car next time, maybe you look very young.

Answer 11

a minor isnt supposed to drink at all and the adult can get into serious trouble because its soliciting to a minor. but if hes buying to for you then you and he can get in trouble but if it was for himself then its not illegal

ps thats the cali law idk about other states

Answer 12

Only if he is buying it for you, in other words, your money.

Fiance's are not spouse's under law.

Just sit in the car.  

Answer 13

Until you're married, it's not okay for you to drink with him (but I imagine no DA would prosecute you, no judge would hear the case, and no jury would convict you).  However, he absolutely can buy beer with you in his presence, and if someone refuses to sell to him, he should ask to speak to the manager or supervisor.  If the situation isn't resolved immediately, on the premises, and the store is part of a chain he should right a letter to the company headquarters detailing the events.  There's no excuse for that c**p, even in Texas.

Answer 14

Yes it's true... Don't even act like it wasn't for you either. Minors can drink only with a parent or legal guardian present. And in church. other than that, you're **** outta luck