Situation: Me and a friend were golfing on a hot day, we saw a house with the sprinklers on and decided to drive through them. Little did we know the sod had just been set and we ruined a 5 foot section. Cops were called and asked if we had been drinking which we said yes but no test or ticket was issued, though the police officer took our license #'s down along with our names. 1. Can we be charged with a DUI later down the road? 2. Are we responsible for the lawn that we destroyed (the whole lawn or just what we messed up)? 3. What would happen if we didn't do anything and refused to redo the lawn?
2007-07-14 13:38:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You damaged the homeowner's property, you trespassed on their property, and you were drunk in public and you're asking if you have to be responsible for your actions?
How old are you? 12?
Pay for the damage you did, and be thankful you aren't in jail. If you do not pay up, the homeowner can - and probably will - sue you, and can get a judgement against you. That judgement can be given to your employer (if you actually have a job) and your employer can be made to deduct the money from your paycheck. That'll show your employer how responsible you are.
By the way - you're also lucky that the homeowner didn't decide to protect his property with force. You'd have no legal recourse, and would probably limp for the rest of your life.
Grow up.
2007-07-14 13:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your state includes a golf cart in the definition of a motor vehicle, you could be charged with a DUI, as you admitted that you were drinking and the evidence clearly shows that your judgment was impaired.
You are responsible to make the homeowner "whole" again. If you can just fix the sod you ran over and the entire lawn is good as new, that's it. But if a lawn care expert says the whole lawn needs replacing--that's your fault.
If you refuse, you will be sued, you will lose. Settle this now.
2007-07-14 21:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by raichasays 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't be charged with a DUI after the fact but you certainly can and should be held liable for the damage done to the lawn (you're only liable for the damaged part unless it's impossible to fix only that part - in that case you'd be responsible for the whole thing). If I were you I would go over to that person's house with my checkbook in hand and offer to pay for the damage -- that's much cheaper than being hauled into court! If the other party gets a judgement and you refuse to pay up they can garnish your wages, take tax refunds, etc...
2007-07-14 20:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by lawgirl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ok, put yourself in their place. What would you like to have happen? If you paid to replace the sod that was ruined then there would be no reason to take you to court. And yes, they can do that.
It's hard to tell if you can still be charged with a DUI but probably possible.
2007-07-14 20:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by Sage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are responsible for the section of sod YOU destroyed on someone else's property! What is wrong with you? I hope you do get a DUI, you deserve it for being a stupid irresponsible moron!
2007-07-14 20:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are a complete dolt and lucky those people did not have you arrested. The cops did not do their job that day.
If I were you, I would apologize and get out your check book.. and count yourself lucky. If by some further stupidity you do nothing.. get ready for a court case. had you run over my lawn like that.. I would sue!
What a dumb thing to do!
2007-07-14 20:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by Debra H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you responsible for ruining the sod?
Of course not, the manufacturer of the Golf Cart (it WAS a golf cart, right?) you were driving is entirely at fault...you were ONLY driving it.
Just as if you ran over someone with your car...heck, it wouldn't be YOUR fault...it was the CAR that killed him.
2007-07-14 20:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by GeneL 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just the part you ruined, and you can't be charged with a DUI later because they have no proof/evidence you were past the legal amount. You should be okay... ignore this ignorant cow above me 1 or 2, she doesnt understand lol... you dont deserve it. Good luck
2007-07-14 20:46:15 · answer #8 · answered by freestreams 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes yes and you would rightfully go to jail.
2007-07-14 20:44:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
good questions..you should of asked the officer when he was there.
2007-07-14 20:41:35 · answer #10 · answered by oxygenO 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋