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It is possible for a person who fell down steps outside an apartment complex while drunk to sue for negligence, but the outcome of the lawsuit would depend on various factors, such as whether the property owner had a duty of care, if there were any hazards on the steps, and if the person's drunkenness contributed to the fall. It's best to consult with a legal professional for specific advice.

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124 IQ for a 44 drunk?

It's not possible to accurately measure IQ of a person who is intoxicated, as alcohol impairs cognitive functioning. It's recommended to wait until the person is sober before assessing their IQ.


Is it illegal to sell alcohol to a person that is already drunk?

It will depend on the situation...like how drunk is the person? Fo a civil action, the law normally uses an objective "reasonableness" standard, asking "would a reasonably prudent bartender have served this person, given the person's intoxicated state?" A court may determine that a bartender has a duty of care to his/her patrons and the general public: a duty to not serve someone who is too inebriated because they might injure themselves or another person. If a reasonably prudent bartender in the same situation would NOT have served the person because they were too drunk, the bartender that did serve them may end up paying for it if the drunk person they served subsequently hurts himself or another person.ADDED: (in the US) As is usual with most things in the law - it depends. Most (all??) states have so-called "dram shop" laws which place the burden of selling or dispensing alcoholic beverages on the purveyer. So, yes, it IS unlawful to sell to someone who is believed to be intoxicated at the time of the sale.The defense is, of course, that the seller did not believe that the purchaser was intoxicated at the time of the sale. And . . . that's why we have defense attornies and juries.


What country punishes drunk drivers families?

There is no country that specifically punishes drunk drivers' families as a standard practice. However, in some countries, family members may face legal consequences if they are found to have enabled or knowingly allowed someone to drive drunk.


Can you be charged with drunk driving on your own property?

In some jurisdictions, yes, you can be charged with drunk driving on your own property if you are operating a vehicle while under the influence. This is because laws against drunk driving typically apply to driving on any premises accessible to the public, including private property.


How many offenses are given to a drunk driver before going to prison?

Most states have some amount of mandatory jail time for even the first offense of DUI. Typically a DUI is not automatically a felony offense until the 4th or subsequent offense, but this varies by state. The amount of time the person serves depends on the prior record and the circumstances surrounding the offense. Punishments for criminal offenses are not "one size fits all." They are very case specific. For example, in one case a person may serve a full year on their first offense, while in another case, the person may only serve 5 days on their third.

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Is an apartment complex liable for injuries that happen on their property?

Possibly. It depends whose fault it was. If the roof fell on the tenant's dog because of termite damage, the landlord is at fault. If the tenant fell off the roof while drunk, probably not.


Why does nick see himself as both on the outside and inside of the apartment?

Nick is quite drunk as he, Tom, Myrtle, and the others sit in the apartment and drink. He would like to leave but feels he can't. He feels as if everything going on in the apartment can be seen by strangers on the street, and that he is one of those strangers, so that he while he is a participant in this scene, he is also an observer of this.


What causes a dim hazy cast over nicks afternoon at Tom and myrtles apartment?

The dim, hazy cast in Tom and Myrtle's apartment could be caused by several factors such as fog or mist outside, smoke or dust particles in the air, or poor lighting conditions. It could also be due to lack of natural sunlight reaching the apartment, making it feel dim and hazy.


How long can a person be drunk?

A person can stay drunk for about 7-8 hours depending on the amount of liquor you consumed.


Who is a person who habitually gets drunk?

That person would be called a drunk. If s(he) was unable to stop drinking, that person would be called an alcoholic.


When is a person intoxicated?

An intoxicated person is someone who has drunk too much alcohol, and is drunk. Probably staggering about, unsure of where or what he or she is doing.


Will you get drunk if you make out with a drunk person?

No definitely not, however it could lead to terminal boredom. there is nothing more boring then a drunk.


What is the most widely drunk tea in and outside of china?

Adagio Teas


What does it means when you dreamed of a drunk person?

it means you hate drunk people. you don't like to drink at all. you are a very nice person.


Is human wee poisonous?

no unless it has been drunk by another person and wee'ed out and then drunk


Do you have control of yourself when you are drunk?

It is very different from person to person


What the poem drunk as drunk by pablo neruda about?

its about drinking, this one person gets drunk every night! youll have to read it though :)