Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
I don't know what to do
My fiancdrove my car to town yesterday, he had no licience and I have no insurance because they found out I didn't have a licience and cancelled the insurance I paid for. He crashed the car into the guard railing. He was sent to the hospital and the cops left the scene, he was treated and discharged from the hospital. He is on probation but the police didn't mention anything and I have not gotten any phone call. My car is impounded and I'm not sure what it is I should do
No one was hurt and yes consent was given to him to take the car, he was on his way to the emergency room, no excuse for the choices but it was in fact an emergency. The police left the scene and gave no information to him or me. No ticket, court date, or suspicion of DUI, I had to call all the car impound places in my city before I knew where it was... I am the primary owner of the car but his name is also placed on registration paper from DMV.. Does that mean (by his name being on registration) that he is second owner of car or can legally drive it? The car had only been driven once before the accident . We bought the car because of the good deal at the time and I needed a car to practice driving in with my permit, that was the main purpose of car.
He doesn't have licience because of identity theft and Minnesota has a hold on him because of someone else, we are in the process off clearing it up....if he is on probation wouldn't the police have said something or taken more action
1 Answer from Attorneys
Any registered owner, you and he, faces being sued by anyone caused financial damage or injury. In this case, that means the city will likely sue for the price of repair to their property. Trust me you will think it quite overpriced when you get the bill. Without insurance, you will have to pay to settle or defend a lawsuit.
He faces the likelihood of getting a DA Notice to Appear in Court letter, listing criminal charges against him. He will definitely need an attorney.
If serious about hiring counsel, feel free to contact me.
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