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DUI - TEXAS STYLE Only a person in Texas could think of this. From the county where drunk driving is considered a sport, comes this true story. Recently a routine police patrol parked outside a bar in Austin , Texas after last call the officer noticed a man leaving the bar so apparently intoxicated that he could barely walk. The man stumbled around the parking lot for a few minutes, with the officer quietly observing. After what seemed an eternity in which he tried his keys on five different vehicles, the man managed to find his car and fall into it. He sat there for a few minutes as a number of other patrons left the bar and drove off. Finally he started the car, switched the wipers on and off--it was a fine, dry summer night--, flicked the blinkers on and off a couple of times, honked the horn and then switched on the lights. He moved the vehicle forward a few inches, reversed a little and then remained still for a few more minutes as some more of the other patrons' vehicles left. At last, when his was the only car left in the parking lot, he pulled out and drove slowly down the road. The police officer, having waited patiently all this time, now started up his patrol car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man over and administered a breathalyzer test. To his am amazement, the breathalyzer indicated no evidence that the man had consumed any alcohol at all! Dumbfounded, the officer said, I'll have to ask you to accompany me to the police station. This breathalyzer equipment must be broken.' 'I doubt it,' said the truly proud Redneck. Tonight I'm the 'designated decoy.' |
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On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:09 -0500, Jim wrote:
DUI - TEXAS STYLE Only a person in Texas could think of this. From the county where drunk driving is considered a sport, comes this true story. Recently a routine police patrol parked outside a bar in Austin , Texas after last call the officer noticed a man leaving the bar so apparently intoxicated that he could barely walk. The man stumbled around the parking lot for a few minutes, with the officer quietly observing. After what seemed an eternity in which he tried his keys on five different vehicles, the man managed to find his car and fall into it. He sat there for a few minutes as a number of other patrons left the bar and drove off. Finally he started the car, switched the wipers on and off--it was a fine, dry summer night--, flicked the blinkers on and off a couple of times, honked the horn and then switched on the lights. He moved the vehicle forward a few inches, reversed a little and then remained still for a few more minutes as some more of the other patrons' vehicles left. At last, when his was the only car left in the parking lot, he pulled out and drove slowly down the road. The police officer, having waited patiently all this time, now started up his patrol car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man over and administered a breathalyzer test. To his am amazement, the breathalyzer indicated no evidence that the man had consumed any alcohol at all! Dumbfounded, the officer said, I'll have to ask you to accompany me to the police station. This breathalyzer equipment must be broken.' 'I doubt it,' said the truly proud Redneck. Tonight I'm the 'designated decoy.' LOL! -- John H |
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That WAS funny! now I'm waiting for the analysts to show up... HA! |
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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! Good morning, Tim. Your crap weather is keeping me off the golf course once more. My wife loves it, 'cause now I can help her hang pictures on the newly painted walls. -- John H |
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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. |
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On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:23:43 -0500, BAR wrote:
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. Is that for acting stupid or being stupid in your car. Can you be arrested for stumbling and playing with the controls in your car? Demand a breathalyzer and a blood test. Yeah, but there's probably some other law that could send you to the pokey. Perhaps, interfering with a police investigation. Overall, I've found it's best not to f' with cops. |
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message ... 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 |
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wrote in message ... On Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:08:29 -0800, Eddie wrote: On Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:43:48 -0500, wrote: The real problem is they can **** quiz you and you never know how your meds will show up on one of these crude field tests. We had a 72 y/o guy here who was arrested for failing a **** quiz and in the end he was totally innocent. The gas spectrometer test came back negative 3 weeks later. In the mean time his car was towed and he had to arrange for a ride home., Even the cops suspected he was OK , at least to he point that they didn't hook him up, they just gave him a DUI ticket. Don't count on that. You probably go in the tank. I've never heard of a "DUI ticket" Well, at least in the three departments I worked for. Ok, here's something to ponder. I suppose it was really released ROR but the effect was basically the same as a ticket, he wasn't hooked up and taken in. He was still charged with DUI and his car was impounded. http://www.news-press.com/article200991102020 Most places you can get a DUI for drug impaired driving. So taking a prescription drug, or over the counter drug can get you arrested also. What the field sobriety tests are for. |
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On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:14:02 -0500, gfretwell wrote:
The problem with field sobriety tests are they are very subjective. It is really just what the cop says it is and there is absolutely no baseline for how the person performs sober. Just look where field sobriety tests are taken, along side the road, on uneven pavement, cars flying by, and generally in the dark. The setup is not conducive to anything but failure. I don't know if his run is still intact, but there was a lawyer in Florida, who had never lost a DUI case, mostly by blowing holes in the field sobriety tests. Still, win or lose in court, it still costs $$$. |
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On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:34:46 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:
It's my understanding, perhaps incorrect, that some attorneys are advising clients to refuse all field testing. IANAL, but it's my understanding field sobriety tests are voluntary, at least in most states. Also understand, by the time you are asked to take a field sobriety test, the officer already suspects you are under the influence. The tests only allow the officer to build up enough of a case to arrest you. |
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:14:02 -0500, wrote: The problem with field sobriety tests are they are very subjective. It is really just what the cop says it is and there is absolutely no baseline for how the person performs sober. I have some pretty nasty osteoarthritis in the big toe joints of both feet, Standing on one foot is not easy for me at any time. The older a person is, the more likely it is they will have a natural problem with some of the agility tests the cops put you through. This guy was in his 70s. Lets hope we are all agile enough to pass a field sobriety test in our 70s, cold sober. The other problem is the field urine test. It is far from accurate and who knows how common meds (non-narcotic) will show up with a test strip. It's my understanding, perhaps incorrect, that some attorneys are advising clients to refuse all field testing. In California, you lose your license for a year for refusing a breathalyser or BAC test. They say you agree to the tests when you apply for your license. |
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On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:12:45 -0800, Bill McKee wrote:
In California, you lose your license for a year for refusing a breathalyser or BAC test. They say you agree to the tests when you apply for your license. Yeah, but, not *field* tests. "Any handheld breath alcohol test administered at roadside prior to arrest is completely voluntary and should be politely declined." From: http://sandiegodwi.com/mandatory-dui...voluntary.html |
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"thunder" wrote in message t... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:12:45 -0800, Bill McKee wrote: In California, you lose your license for a year for refusing a breathalyser or BAC test. They say you agree to the tests when you apply for your license. Yeah, but, not *field* tests. "Any handheld breath alcohol test administered at roadside prior to arrest is completely voluntary and should be politely declined." From: http://sandiegodwi.com/mandatory-dui...voluntary.html Interesting. |
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On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:42:46 -0500, wrote:
Don't answer any questions, don't say anything else and don't try any of the tests. It still amounts to a $2500-3000 fine tho, since that is about the minimum a decent lawyer will charge. That makes cab fare sound like a bargain doesn't it? That's still reasonable compared to the life time cost of a DUI conviction. |
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"Bill McKee" wrote in message m... "thunder" wrote in message t... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:12:45 -0800, Bill McKee wrote: In California, you lose your license for a year for refusing a breathalyser or BAC test. They say you agree to the tests when you apply for your license. Yeah, but, not *field* tests. "Any handheld breath alcohol test administered at roadside prior to arrest is completely voluntary and should be politely declined." From: http://sandiegodwi.com/mandatory-dui...voluntary.html Interesting. So...from now on you pan to refuse Swill? |
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says... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:14:02 -0500, wrote: The problem with field sobriety tests are they are very subjective. It is really just what the cop says it is and there is absolutely no baseline for how the person performs sober. I have some pretty nasty osteoarthritis in the big toe joints of both feet, Standing on one foot is not easy for me at any time. The older a person is, the more likely it is they will have a natural problem with some of the agility tests the cops put you through. This guy was in his 70s. Lets hope we are all agile enough to pass a field sobriety test in our 70s, cold sober. The other problem is the field urine test. It is far from accurate and who knows how common meds (non-narcotic) will show up with a test strip. It's my understanding, perhaps incorrect, that some attorneys are advising clients to refuse all field testing. This becomes a he said, she said situation. The attorney can argue anything, tired, depressed, angry.... Without objective physical evidence to the contrary the state can only rely upon the officer's subjective analysis at the time and dashboard video if available. Most states will suspend your license for a period of time for refusal to submit to tests. No, I am not an attorney. |
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BAR wrote:
In article , says... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:14:02 -0500, wrote: The problem with field sobriety tests are they are very subjective. It is really just what the cop says it is and there is absolutely no baseline for how the person performs sober. I have some pretty nasty osteoarthritis in the big toe joints of both feet, Standing on one foot is not easy for me at any time. The older a person is, the more likely it is they will have a natural problem with some of the agility tests the cops put you through. This guy was in his 70s. Lets hope we are all agile enough to pass a field sobriety test in our 70s, cold sober. The other problem is the field urine test. It is far from accurate and who knows how common meds (non-narcotic) will show up with a test strip. It's my understanding, perhaps incorrect, that some attorneys are advising clients to refuse all field testing. This becomes a he said, she said situation. The attorney can argue anything, tired, depressed, angry.... Without objective physical evidence to the contrary the state can only rely upon the officer's subjective analysis at the time and dashboard video if available. Most states will suspend your license for a period of time for refusal to submit to tests. No, I am not an attorney. Gee...what a surprise. -- If you are flajim, herring, loogy, GC boater, johnson, topbassdog, rob, achmed the sock puppet, or one of a half dozen others, you're wasting your time by trying to *communicate* with me through rec.boats, because, well, you are among the permanent members of my dumbfoch dumpster, and I don't read the vomit you post, except by accident on occasion. As always, have a nice, simple-minded day. |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... "Bill McKee" wrote in message m... "thunder" wrote in message t... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:12:45 -0800, Bill McKee wrote: In California, you lose your license for a year for refusing a breathalyser or BAC test. They say you agree to the tests when you apply for your license. Yeah, but, not *field* tests. "Any handheld breath alcohol test administered at roadside prior to arrest is completely voluntary and should be politely declined." From: http://sandiegodwi.com/mandatory-dui...voluntary.html Interesting. So...from now on you pan to refuse Swill? pan? |
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"Bill McKee" wrote in message m... "Don White" wrote in message ... "Bill McKee" wrote in message m... "thunder" wrote in message t... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:12:45 -0800, Bill McKee wrote: In California, you lose your license for a year for refusing a breathalyser or BAC test. They say you agree to the tests when you apply for your license. Yeah, but, not *field* tests. "Any handheld breath alcohol test administered at roadside prior to arrest is completely voluntary and should be politely declined." From: http://sandiegodwi.com/mandatory-dui...voluntary.html Interesting. So...from now on you pan to refuse Swill? pan? make it plan. Geeez... do I have to spell everything out for you? |
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Don White wrote:
"Bill wrote in message m... "Don wrote in message ... "Bill wrote in message m... wrote in message t... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:12:45 -0800, Bill McKee wrote: In California, you lose your license for a year for refusing a breathalyser or BAC test. They say you agree to the tests when you apply for your license. Yeah, but, not *field* tests. "Any handheld breath alcohol test administered at roadside prior to arrest is completely voluntary and should be politely declined." From: http://sandiegodwi.com/mandatory-dui...voluntary.html Interesting. So...from now on you pan to refuse Swill? pan? make it plan. Geeez... do I have to spell everything out for you? Just get it right the first time, dummy. Rob |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... "Bill McKee" wrote in message m... "Don White" wrote in message ... "Bill McKee" wrote in message m... "thunder" wrote in message t... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:12:45 -0800, Bill McKee wrote: In California, you lose your license for a year for refusing a breathalyser or BAC test. They say you agree to the tests when you apply for your license. Yeah, but, not *field* tests. "Any handheld breath alcohol test administered at roadside prior to arrest is completely voluntary and should be politely declined." From: http://sandiegodwi.com/mandatory-dui...voluntary.html Interesting. So...from now on you pan to refuse Swill? pan? make it plan. Geeez... do I have to spell everything out for you? Nope, you can engage your brain if you have one before hitting send. |
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In article ,
says... "Don White" wrote in message ... "Bill McKee" wrote in message m... "Don White" wrote in message ... "Bill McKee" wrote in message m... "thunder" wrote in message t... On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:12:45 -0800, Bill McKee wrote: In California, you lose your license for a year for refusing a breathalyser or BAC test. They say you agree to the tests when you apply for your license. Yeah, but, not *field* tests. "Any handheld breath alcohol test administered at roadside prior to arrest is completely voluntary and should be politely declined." From: http://sandiegodwi.com/mandatory-dui...voluntary.html Interesting. So...from now on you pan to refuse Swill? pan? make it plan. Geeez... do I have to spell everything out for you? Nope, you can engage your brain if you have one before hitting send. It's so funny to see spell checker boy screw up almost every post. Especially when he does it while correcting someone else. What a dummy... |
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