2007-01-14 02:10:16 · 14 answers · asked by jodoriscpc 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Did you provide them with the alcohol or did they bring it to your house?
2007-01-14 02:13:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some jurisdictions, yes. There are laws which specifically hold the host liable if the guest drinks with their knowledge and consent, and then gets behind the wheel of a car, also with at least implied knowledge and consent. Mostly what this means is about bars and bartenders, but it has been used on private citizens, too, especially if there is a "deep pocket," in insurance terms. That is, if you have $1 million comprehensive coverage, you may well be sued for negligence in allowing that guest to drive.
This is not to say you should not have insurance. On the contrary, if you do not, you can still be sued, and then you are looking at losing your home or other major assets, depending on the seriousness of the accident.
So please do find out whether your state has such a "host responsibility" law, because it matters a great deal.
2007-01-14 02:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are under age then yes you can be held criminally liable. Otherwise, not criminally, no. However, you may be civilly liable. It is not uncommon for the person in the accident to sue whoever "served" them, be it at a private party or at a bar.
2007-01-14 02:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because you provided the alcohol. Even if it wasn't your alcohol they drank, they drank it at your house which you provided. So, you enabled them. Accessory after the fact or some such.
2007-01-14 02:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think its possible for the police to press chargers as drunk
driving is a crime and you done nothing to stop or report it ! I could not have that on my conscience and will never let a drunk leave my house and drive !
2007-01-14 02:19:07 · answer #5 · answered by dadacoolone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes a great deal of trouble. you can be held responsible for the accident and any resulting injuries including death.
2007-01-14 02:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you let them drink your booze and they leave and cause ANYONE any injury. You are Liable. It falls under a law called Dram Shop.
2007-01-14 02:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jack Tax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are under 21 then hell yes.....if they are over 21 make sure it was their own booze....if a drunk leaves your house and kills someone you cant be held accountable for the death criminally but in a civil court you can be sued by the family....
2007-01-14 02:16:17 · answer #8 · answered by eonetiller 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Same for any bartender or waitress who serves alcohol.
2007-01-14 02:20:54 · answer #9 · answered by Beachman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-01-14 02:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by Timothy M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋