Dj'ing at underage parties-- opinion

[kamjongill]

I've actually been to court for noise violations (US, Indiana) and there's actually a clause that says you have to be warned before you can be charged. If they try and confiscate your gear, stay calm, and explain the situation, tell them you will heed their warning, and keep the music at a lower level.

On the other hand, the cop could be a d-bag and confiscate it anyways, then I'd check your laws and take it to court. Half the time you'll win because cops have better things to do than go to court to fight some DJ over some speakers.

That's my 2 cents on the whole noise issue

[M.Beijer]

21 is a dumb-ass drinking age. 18 is plenty old enough to drink IMO but that's just a cultural difference thing. I don't understand what crime anyone would be charged with for drinking at a private party? Surely the law only applies to licensed premises and purchasing alcohol.

Agree, feel kind of sad for you -21 guys over the seas!
The party TS talking about is normal for us in Sweden in age between 14-18 and if the police came around they just close the party if we was unlucky, not start arresting people... after 18 all just hang out clubs mostly, occasionally there is party at someones home on birthdays, new year os smth. But hey.. what to do, live in a 37sqm apartment, can barely fit my dj table. Will be 21 this summer so I can travel to the US and get my age useful.

[JesusJuice]

well i know here in LA parties like this are busted all the time haha especially in the hood seeing as the cops find it fun to jump from block to block seeing whose throwing parties. no one ever really files a complaint(ergo call the pigs) unless there is a really gnar fight or a shooting. we keep the doorman with a walkie talkie to let the dj know the cops are coming to raid the party so we turn music down and begin to pack up. people only get arrested when either excessively rude to cops/ excessively drunk/ ridiculously stupid in general. me and any other djs just dip and act cool bout or shit and dont act dumb. never been fined or any of that jazz.

edit: people who are dumb bout their nitrous oxide containers and weapons get arrested on the spot haha

[Emery]

Ive played a few underage frat parties that got busted. The Cops never had a problem with me once they realized I was the DJ. I would normally just play cool, apologize for being loud and begin to pack up.

Make the cops think you are a hired DJ (even if you know the kid, planned the party or whatever) if its not your house, its not your party.

The DJ is normally the last person the Cops care about. Just dont be noticeably drunk or rude.

Can the Fuzz actually confiscate your DJ equipment for a noise violation?? -> I would take to court for emotional distress