QUESTION
What can happen if I let my boyfriend drive my car without a license?
Asked on Sep 08th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Massachusetts
19 ANSWERS
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Pittsburgh, PA
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Law Office of Jeffrey L. Pollock
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You could be prosecuted civilly or criminally for negligent entrustment, etc., esp. if he causes injury to another.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:57 PM
Small Businesses Attorney serving Livonia, MI
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Klisz Law Office, PLLC
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You can be sued civilly if he injures or kills someone. Not a great idea.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:55 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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He can get into a wreck and you will be responsible for the damages as much as he is, because you let him drive without a license and there was no insurance for him.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Fremont, CA
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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You car could be impounded and you would have to pay at least towing charges and storage charges. Depending why he has no license you could be civilly liable for any damage he causes. Bad idea.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Gary Moore
You can be charged as though you had committed the offense.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
You can be charged with a crime. " Allowing an unlicensed person to drive."
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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If he is stopped and arrested, your car will be impounded and you may or may not be able to have it released from police impound. Your boyfriend will also face jail time for driving without a license. If your boyfriend is involved in an accident, your insurance company may not pay for the damages or defend you and him in any potential lawsuit, since you allowed an unlicensed driver to drive your car.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Transportation Attorney serving Mamaroneck, NY
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Palumbo & Associates, PC
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I don't know, but it's a dumb idea to begin with why would you give someone your keys that has no license?
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Wrongful Termination Attorney serving Huntington Beach, CA
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Nelson & Lawless
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You are liable for any damage he does.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:52 PM
When he crashes the car your rate will go up. That's what happens.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Steven D. Dunnings
You could have your car taken away.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Workers Compensation Law Attorney serving Sacramento, CA
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Ernest Krause Attorney at Law
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If he causes any damage to anyone or anything your insurance won't cover you.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:29 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Federal Way, WA
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Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
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He will be charged with driving without a license. If, while driving, he is involved in an accident, or hurts someone, or damages property, they are going to sue you because you owned the car and you let him drive it. Bottom line: what you are doing is very stupid.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:13 PM
You could be charged with Allowing an Unlicensed Driver to Drive your Vehicle, a 93 day/$500 misd. in Michigan.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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Law Office M. C. Bruce
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He can be arrested for 12500 VC. If he gets into an accident, you will be held liable.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 1:48 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
Your car can be immobilized for a year.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
You could be liable for any accident he maybe involved in and possibly contributing to the offense since you allowed him to drive your car while he did not have a license.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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You could be criminally charged, and when he is driving it the car will not be insured and you will be personally liable for any damages. DO NOT EVEN THINK IT.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Worcester, MA
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Gregory Casale, Attorney at Law
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Nothing unless he is stopped and charged. If that happens, you could be charged with allowing an unlicensed person to use your car and he could be charged with Operating without a license.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 1:31 PM