article_snippet: Joseph, 17, was caught drink-driving on A ‘perfect son way home from a party just four weeks after passing A ‘perfect son driving test.
article_snippet: The jury at Macclesfield Coroner’s Court heard that Joseph was kept in a police cell overnight after being arrested in August 2012.
article_snippet: The youngster was driving The youngster new Peugeot 107 home from a party with ’s friends when ’s was stopped by police and breathalysed.
article_snippet: ’s parents were unaware ’s had been arrested.
article_snippet: CCTV showing Joseph arriving at the police station and undergoing further searches and tests was shown to The jury at Macclesfield Coroner’s Court.
article_snippet: Joseph’s family did not know of Joseph’s drink-driving arrest until after Joseph’s death because Joseph’s was treated as an adult in custody without the need for a parent or guardian.
article_snippet: In a statement, the Lawtons said Joseph had made a ‘bad decision’ to drive after the party.
article_snippet: ‘the party were not called when Joseph was arrested or given the opportunity to give Joseph the support Joseph needed.
article_snippet: We believe if the law had been different, Joe would still be alive.
highlights_snippet: Father tells inquest teenager was 'a very high achiever' and 'perfect son'
  Joe's parents were not informed of Joe Lawton arrest by police at the time .