Legal Question in DUI Law in Arizona

I have an Arizona Drivers License and my name is on a vehicle that I am allowing my brother to use even though he has no license and I found out he is drinking and I am not sure if he is driving drunk but if he is driving druk with his kids how much trouble can I get into?


Asked on 2/09/12, 7:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jeremy Claridge Byrne & Benesch

If he is driving drunk with his kids he will be charged with a felony. If he doesn't have a license because it is suspended he will be charged with a felony. First of all, you have a responsibility to your nieces and nephews to not let your brother use your car if you suspect he is driving after drinking. If he gets into an accident, you may be held liable above and beyond the limits that your insurance will cover. If hispassengers get hurt for his negligence whether drunk or not, you and your insurance will be liable. (Check your policy to see if it will cover people who borrow your vehicle. Most do but some don't) If he is not in an accident and he gets pulled over, your car will be towed and impounded for up to 30 days. It will cost you several hundred dollars to get your car out of the tow yard impoud lot. There will be no criminial liability unless you knowingly lent him your car when you knew he was intoxicated. I hope this points you in the right direction. The best advice I ever got was just do the right thing. You may want to talk to your brother about alcoholics anonymous and counseling. If he is on AHCCES counseling services are free or deeply discounted.

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Answered on 2/09/12, 8:40 am


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