Am I held responsible if one of my guests is involved in a driving while drunk crash after leaving my house party? What can happen to me? Will I lose my house? where can I find this law? thanks need help we are having a house warming party soon.
2006-09-09 16:23:07 · 6 answers · asked by SisterAlice 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I googled 'michigan drunk driver bartender responsibility' and came up with no specific laws although there are several 'in general' articles on host responsibility.
It is a widely accepted concept that a host or bartender can be held liable for serving someone to the point of intoxification. In Michigan the blood alcohol limit is .08%.
There are a couple options for you as host: You could run a taxi service, picking up and driving home guests that are likely to over induldge; or you can collect keys at the door with the understanding that anyone who drinks too much is invited/required to stay the night; and of course the best best is to encourage that party-goers bring a designated driver. Michigan drunk driving laws are tough, and it is widely accepted that you as a host can be held civilly responsible. Even more so, how would you feel if a guest left your home drunk and killed someone? It is not only the individuals duty to drink responsibly, it is also the hosts duty to host responsibly. Have a slumber party, pitch tents. Party on Garth.
2006-09-09 16:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor ~W. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it housewarming slumber party if you are that worried!!
Seriously though, I live in Michigan as well, and I would not let any of my friends drive after they have been drinking a lot. The cops are everywhere!!
2006-09-09 16:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by Terrie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dram laws include you as a liability. If your guest kills someone drunk.......make sure your homeowners insurance is paid up!
2006-09-09 16:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know any of the specifics, but you CAN be held both criminally and civilly liable - period. (And it doesn't matter the age of those invloved, and yes you could lose your house in a civil suit.)
2006-09-09 16:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by DashRockwood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you serve alcohol to a minor or anyone who could leave your home inebriated above the legal limit,, causing an accident,, you can be held liable,,,,
2006-09-09 16:27:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it NECESSARY to drink at your party?
2006-09-11 00:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by AF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋