2007-09-24 11:08:09 · 7 answers · asked by rock m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you were in the car, and you are impaired, yes. Ask a more specific question, and I'll give you a detailed answer.
2007-09-24 11:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I dated a guy that was charged and convicted of DUI because he was the legal owner of the vehicle, tested right at the legal limit, the keys were in the ignition and he was in a convenience store and his cousin has an open beer beside the car.
A relative was told by his attorney that as long as the keys are in the ignition, even if someone would be "sleeping it off" in the backseat" is the same as DUI because the intent was there that they would drive or had driven under the influence.
2007-09-25 00:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last I heard, in California you could be charged with DUI if you are under the influence, have your car keys and appear to be heading for your car.
Like most laws, the DUI, DWI codes are on the books as state laws. They are fairly similar but if you check out the legal limits for BAC you will see they are in no way identical.
2007-09-24 18:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on they state and county but where im from (upstate new york) the rule is if the keys not in the ignition the you are safe
2007-09-24 18:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by liqsteal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be thrown in jail even if no charges are filed.
2007-09-24 18:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in your car when?
2007-09-24 18:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're the driver, then yes.
2007-09-24 18:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by warneker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋