Besides the $300 it's going to cost me to get my vehicle out of the impound yard (come to find out he’s broke), are there any negative repercussions I should be worried about.
And yes, yes definitely I have learned my lesson.
2007-11-26 01:42:30 · 7 answers · asked by Red 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I would be concerned about the insurance. Call your company and see if you have full coverage...
2007-11-26 01:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by hellnocutco 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where the DUI took place.
In Nassau County, New York (western Long Island), the new D.A. was elected on an extremely tough anti drunk driving platform. In Nassau (and occasionally elsewhere in New York), the DA will file a civil forfeiture action against the car as the "instrumentality of a crime." Similar to the policy of seizing the parents' car when junior uses it to cruise the ghetto, buys drugs from an undercover, and then not only is junior looking at 2+1/3 to 7, but the car is gone, gone, gone. The bank may recover the vehicle only after signing an agreement to retain the collateral and not return it to the family.
So, depending on where the problem occurred, yes, you should worry. Plus the seizure will show up on the title, and the lender, if there is one, may decide to call the loan. As far as insurance is concerned, it depends on all the circumstances, but I would be very careful about the paperwork I signed when the policy comes up for renewal.
2007-11-26 10:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ghettoshark is correct..it depends on what the laws are in the state you reside in. NY is not the only state that allows forfeitures for DUI as it is now a felony in most states...Florida is another one and have heard that Nevada is also.
If there is any personal injury to another party or property damage, you are liable for that. If the damages exceed the your insurance coverage, you can be sued personally (you would have recourse to sue to person you lent your vehicle to).
Insurance rates could also go up or your insurance could be cancelled...again, it depends on where you live.
2007-11-26 10:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is nothing else for you to worry about. And he will have to pay alot more than that $300 if he's convicted of DUI. Depending on what state you're in, he may have to take classes or he may lose his license. I'd just be happy that he didn't crash your truck into anything...that would be a nightmare.
2007-11-26 10:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by amparo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your insurance is a concern, did you have more than yourself as a driver allowed on your policy???
2007-11-26 09:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Rhonda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't be a problem.
2007-11-26 09:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by grumpyoldman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
2007-11-26 09:45:31 · answer #7 · answered by nosillenhoj 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋