Drunk Driving after Revocation
Is is illegal to knowingly allow a person under revocation for OWI to drive your vehicle?
Asked on 3/04/03, 9:15 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
JAY Nixon
nixon law offices
Re: Drunk Driving after Revocation
You could face serious liability issues for letting a known unsafe driver take your vehicle. This is known under the law as "negligent entrustment." Criminal liablity is rare in such a situation, but it is theoretically possible. The better practice would be to prevent the revoked driver from using your vehicle.
Answered on 3/04/03, 12:50 pm
John A. Birdsall
Birdsall Law Offices, S.C.
Re: Drunk Driving after Revocation
Theoretically, one could be charged as party to a crime for assisting or facilitating an illegal act. It's unlikely but possible if there is proof such "collaboration" existed.
Answered on 3/04/03, 9:44 am
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