Posted: 9/1/2006 10:37:20 PM EDT
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This has nothing to do with ARs but I have a question for you guys in PA about your laws. I was told that if an ADULT gets drunk in your home, gets into his car, and is involved in an accident/death/pulled over, the home owner where the driver was drinking is just as responsible or held responsible. (I'm specifically speaking of the Poconos area) Is this true? Thanks guys!! |
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Maybe if your underage. But I couldn't see the homeowner being held responsible. A bartender would unlikely be held responsible, possibly but iffy. This is PA, not NY. We have common sense around here  *No offense to you, but I remember seeing on the news awhile ago some lady driving off a cliff and killing herself and her kids, and the husband was charged with promoting suicide. NY cops / officers of the court seem to strech the legal limit quite a bit* |
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I don't know of any law but in this day and age rest assure the party hostess would be named in a lawsuit. I do know of someone that was arrested for DUI by the State Police, let go some hours later to a friend that picked him up from jail . This friend dropped him off at his truck where the guy drove off and later got into an accident and killed people along with himself. This friend was arrested and charged with man slaughter, this all happen in New Jersey . It could just as well happened anywhere else in the country . |
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From the PLCB (Pa Liquor Control Board). While this is directed towards owners and bartenders since it involves the selling of alcohol, party throwers should pay attention to the civil part. Don' think some lawyer won't be naming you in a law suit if someone leaving your party kills or injures someone. "Selling alcohol today is a lot more complicated than just knowing how to mix a good kamikaze or remembering which beers are on special. If you or your employee serve alcohol to a minor or visibly intoxicated patron, the results could be serious. Not only could you face administrative and criminal fines and penalties, but you could also be sued in civil court for damages that person might cause after leaving your establishment. " |
