"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:45:29 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:



That WAS funny!

now I'm waiting for the analysts to show up...
HA!

OK, I'll give it a try. Good story but in most states, if not all,
the cops do not have to wait for you to start the car and drive off.
If you are sitting in it and have the keys that is sufficient for a
DUI/DWI bust.

So, if I get into my car at the bar after delivering some peanuts, I can be
busted for a DUI? Or, I'm waiting to pick up my kid at school?

Wouldn't there have to be a breath, field sobriety, or blood test, or sumpin
like that?

Last year, I had a medical reaction to new heart medications. I got
lightheaded, ran off the road, and struck a tree at 10 mph. Woke up
somewhat to an officer questioning me and having me do field sobriety tests,
although my head was all bloody from head injuries, and one eye swollen
shut. I blew two 0.00 breathalyzer tests, but was booked for DUI for
failing the field sobriety tests. Hard to stand on one foot when you have
had both knees operated on, and a broken back two years ago. Two blood
samples were taken, which came back showing NO drugs. I spent three days in
the hospital for head wounds and observation. I went to court, and the case
was dismissed. From what I heard, the cop was severely reamed, and I was
asked to sign a waiver of false arrest. Being the good citizen I am, and
wanting to harmoniously continue living in a very small town, I obliged, but
first stated my feelings to the judge, and the prosecutor who asked me to
sign the release.

Yes, as you say, cops can arrest you for most any reason. But charging a
person who exhibits "uncommon behavior" by summarily judging them to be
under the influence can be a career breaker. Especially with no
corroborating evidence. Would a person who walks a little erratically
because of balance problems, an artificial limb or who uses a cane qualify
for arrest for DUI?

Steve