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Prosecutors Drop Case Against Geneva Adult Cited for Allowing Underage Drinking Party
Judge rules police didn't have necessary permission to be on private property.
Prosecutors recently dropped the case against a Geneva father accused of allowing a drinking party at his home over homecoming weekend in 2011. Prosecutors cited a lack of evidence when motioning to dismiss the case against Robert Caruso, who was cited under a law aimed to hold parents accountable for underage drinking in their homes. Caruso successfully argued to have statements and evidence against him thrown out on claims Geneva police officers didn't have necessary permission to be on his property when they first observed a beer bottle near teens and, later, talked to partygoers. Prosecutors asked the judge to reconsider that ruling, arguing the bottle was visible from outside the property and that officers were within their rights …
Courtney Caruso
8:16 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Tears have came to my eyes reading all the misinformed opinions that some of you have written about my dad. My dad is an incredible father and role model in my life. He has made a wonderful life for my family. There were many parents there, and none of them in any way were allowing teenage drinking. As for Bob McQuillan, you make me sick. My dad wouldn't sit behind a computer screen and berate a … more ›