From what I am seeing, the person giving the beer could, and most likely will, be charged with contributing or distribution and the kid could, and most likely will NOT, be charged with theft. A civil suit could be filed on the charge of willful neglect or at the very least, failure to protect { as in keeping the drink out of sight or reach}.

But, setting legalities aside, one does ponder the intent of the child as well as the education he has to alcohol consumption. The kid obviously has some expirience with it in the past and has educated himself enough to know how to hoodwink an adult.

The adult, on the other hand-- what was he thinking?? If even Junior's parents did allow consumption, it does not negate the fact it is still underage contribution.

All three share blame, the parents for reckless endangerment for leaving their kid in the hands of someone they do not know well. { I'd say perhaps 15% blame}

The man who gave the beer shares the greater portion as he should have had better judgement. { 65%}

The kid for hoodwinking the man, lying, manipulation {5%-- low because thats just what kids do} and for theft of more alcohol. {15%}