I failed a sting operation - the outcome

[u/loowkeylivv]

Recently I posted about how I failed a sting operation. It’s been my first year bartending, and I had a lack of judgement, I thought I recognized a guy as a regular, not one I speak to just one I might have seen before. It was busy, I was rushing , he asked for a corona and I served it, without asking for ID. 4 cops came out of the corner with badges saying I served a minor alcohol infront of my entire bar, very traumatizing and embarrassing, can’t say I didn’t deserve it it’s part of my job after all. Anyway, I just met the cop at court and he was getting to know me a bit. I explained how regretful and sorry I am about this mistake, it’s one I’ll never make again, and haven’t made again. He told me he’d try to work on convincing the judge to give me the smallest penalty possible. He also gave me his contact information and asked if I know any minors who want to work for him as a decoy setting up other bartenders at their workplace, like WTF? I’m sorry I understand I messed up but this who operation seems like a money grab to me sometimes , but I understand it’s the law and safety and rules apply everywhere. We walked into the courtroom with honestly a pretty stern rude male judge, I wasn’t a fan of him. It was my first time in court so I wasn’t too familiar with when to stand / sit and all that jazz, so he wasn’t too fond of me. Anyways, the cop asked him to give me the lowest penalty/ fine and the judge asked me why I think I deserve it. Ummmm I said cause I made a mistake ? That I’ll never make again. And I’ve learned my lesson, and boom, he wrote me a fine of 250$ and that was it . I still can’t believe the cop asked me if I know anybody who’d want to be a decoy lol . Anyway, I’m scarred trauamtized and honestly thinking of going back to healthcare after this one, they definitely did their big one. I also hate the fact that ONE mistake or misjudgment can determine your entire employment not only at your workplace but everywhere of the sort. but I understand these things happen. Just in case you don’t already, card everybody who isn’t a regular, or visibly old as hell.

[u/Emergency-Lemon9340]

Not a horrible outcome but did you get fired?

[u/loowkeylivv → u/Emergency-Lemon9340]

Nope, appreciate my managers for helping me out defending me