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What is the punishment for being in a drunk driver accident as a passenger?

Asked on Jul 24th, 2014 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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I did not drink, there was open containers in the trunk. I was in the car with the drunk driver and the car rolled over.
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Small Businesses Attorney serving Livonia, MI at Klisz Law Office, PLLC
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There are no penalties. Its not a crime to be drunk in a car as a passenger. Were you hurt? You may have great civil cases against insurance companies.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 9:43 AM

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Adoptions Attorney serving Lansing, MI at Austin Legal Services, PLC
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No punishment, unless they want to cite you or charge you with open intox.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 5:59 AM

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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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You have not disclosed any sanctionable actions.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 5:54 AM

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