Whatt o do if my friend was issued a ticket from campus security because he was the only person who lived in the apartment that was 21 when underage drinking was occuring?

Whatt o do if my friend was issued a ticket from campus security because he was the only person who lived in the apartment that was 21 when underage drinking was occuring?

However, he did not supply the alcohol and was not participating in the party. He did not enter the common room during any point that night. When security made him open his door he was even in bed for the night. Can he be held liable for their actions just because he is 21?

Asked on December 9, 2012 under Criminal Law, North Carolina

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