Manheim Township parents accused of hosting underage drinking and marijuana parties

Here’s an excerpt of the news article about the trial faced by Dr. Andrew Makrides.

A Manheim Township couple will stand trial in Lancaster County Court on accusations that they allowed their teenage children to host many parties involving underage drinking and drugs.

According to authorities, a teenage girl was involved in a DUI crash in Lancaster in May after leaving the home of Andrew A. Makrides, 49, and Lisa D. Makrides, 53, who were aware of the party.

The Makrides have waived preliminary hearings slated for this afternoon. Messages left with their attorneys were not returned immediately.

Lisa Makrides, 53, was accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program in Lancaster County Court on Monday to settle one felony count of endangering the welfare of children and two misdemeanor counts of corruption of minors and giving alcohol to minors. 

Presiding Judge David Ashworth sentenced Makrides to two years on probation, 100 hours of community service, and parenting training. She is also not permitted to have alcohol in her home.

During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors must produce sufficient evidence that a crime was committed that the defendant is most likely accountable, and therefore that the case should be heard at the county court level by a jury or judge. Their cases will proceed to be formally arraignment, at which point they will be able to enter pleas. The arrangements are set for June 11th.