Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Bars legal Responsibility

What is the law regarding A bars legal responsibilty if someone leaves the bar and drives drunk?


Asked on 7/29/01, 11:31 pm

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Peter Bark Bark & Karpf

Re: Bars legal Responsibility

the bar is legally reponsible for any injury to third persons as a result of an alcohol related incident if the bar knew or should have known that the person served was intoxicated. This is known as a Dram Shop law.

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Answered on 7/31/01, 12:28 pm


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