VOR Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 back to you. If he was innocent or simply guilty of DWB why did he refuse to submit to breathalyzer (sp?). If he is sober ... blow and the whole deal is a non-issue. Not arguing that the orginal stop may have been prompted by DWB ... hard to say but the DUI goes away if the guy blows below the limit. I gave you a because in my post, to which you replied after presumably reading it, I was replying to a poster who said that it looked like a case of DWB.
BuffaloBill Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 I gave you a because in my post, to which you replied after presumably reading it, I was replying to a poster who said that it looked like a case of DWB. my bad
ChasBB Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 I was waiting to comment until I got more facts, but I'm less inclined to believe it was DWB, since Bruce has a history of drinking and driving, failed the sobriety test, and refuse the breath test. It's the hypocrisy of the officer that gets me. Agree.
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 Wow!: Womble is a part of the Virginia Beach Selective Enforcement Team that focuses on catching drunk drivers. Maybe he thought he was above the law. Or, he just has a freaking drinking problem.
VOR Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 The Cop that was arrested most likely has a reputation of ticketing his fellow officers......................what goes around. More likely the event was caught by the dashboard video camera.
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 If you have a bunch of jingle in your pocket, getting a cab quickly is easy. You go to a company, drop a thou on the owner, spread cash unto the dispatch folks, and tell them to inform drivers that there will be a guaranteed minimum 50 buck tip. Tell them that they can count on same next year, if the service is well-performed. Send a gift basket of booze and wine bottles and fine cookies and candy to the office come Christmas time. A pizza lunch delivery now and then - call first so they expect it. That is too much work! Just saying... Not that I agree, but you know how people are.
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 The Cop that was arrested most likely has a reputation of ticketing his fellow officers......................what goes around. Why would that matter... The law is the law, no matter who you are. And the dude (officer) did wreck his vehicle. That (wreck) was could thing because his fellow officer had no other choice. The worst thing is if they let him off or dance around the issue. Not in this era my friend. They want DUI (or whatever) to be taken seriuosly, bust them all!
Flbillsfan#1 Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 More likely the event was caught by the dashboard video camera. Yeah because they never "malfunction, or accidently get erased". This past month in S.W. Fla, a cop pulled a woman & her child over at night. She said he was abusive & left her on the Highway. He said something to the effect "Do you see the side of this car? It doesn't say Taxi" The tape was "accidently" erased.
Flbillsfan#1 Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Why would that matter... The law is the law, no matter who you are. And the dude (officer) did wreck his vehicle. That (wreck) was could thing because his fellow officer had no other choice. The worst thing is if they let him off or dance around the issue. Not in this era my friend. They want DUI (or whatever) to be taken seriuosly, bust them all! If you think the police don't give each other breaks in this era, you are deluding yourself. I have a cousin that is a detective & a son inlaw that is a Sheriff & have gotten a few breaks myself because of them.
Big Turk Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 perhaps he busted people for open containers in their cars so he could drink it himself later on...
Sig1Hunter Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 If you think the police don't give each other breaks in this era, you are deluding yourself. I have a cousin that is a detective & a son inlaw that is a Sheriff & have gotten a few breaks myself because of them. Hmmmm...whats the best way to respond in a politically correct manner... Cops give other cops breaks on stuff - yes. Cops also give other professions breaks, as well. This includes nurses, firefighters/paramedics, and doctors. When bad stuff goes down, who is the group of people that is going to save the cop's life? The last thing I want after I've been shot and end up in the hospital is to see the face of a nurse that I just gave a 300 dollar speeding ticket to. Get my drift? Now, with criminal stuff, its not so easy. I'm not saying that it doesn't happen - it does (unfortunately). But infractions have room for discretion, while criminal violations don't. Oh, and just so you guys don't get your panties in too tight a wad, cops give regular folks breaks too...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Hmmmm...whats the best way to respond in a politically correct manner... Cops give other cops breaks on stuff - yes. Cops also give other professions breaks, as well. This includes nurses, firefighters/paramedics, and doctors. When bad stuff goes down, who is the group of people that is going to save the cop's life? The last thing I want after I've been shot and end up in the hospital is to see the face of a nurse that I just gave a 300 dollar speeding ticket to. Get my drift? Now, with criminal stuff, its not so easy. I'm not saying that it doesn't happen - it does (unfortunately). But infractions have room for discretion, while criminal violations don't. Oh, and just so you guys don't get your panties in too tight a wad, cops give regular folks breaks too... I know what you are saying... Even sadder if we condone these practices in NON-OFFICIAL capacity. Notice I said NON-OFFICIAL. If we can't be professionals about what we do, then this country is bad shape. That is just ridiculous (blue)... I'd rather die with my ideals than to worry about stupid stuff like that. Again, notice I said non-official... What nurses can't get speeding tickets when they act stupid on their personal time? Oh, another thing that gets me are those police plaques people put on their vehicles, like that is suppose to signify something... I had an uncle that was a cop... I never dropped his name once, I just took the ticket(s)... Even if the cop ask if the name sounded familar... Now my sister on the other hand...
BuffaloBill Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Hmmmm...whats the best way to respond in a politically correct manner... Cops give other cops breaks on stuff - yes. Cops also give other professions breaks, as well. This includes nurses, firefighters/paramedics, and doctors. When bad stuff goes down, who is the group of people that is going to save the cop's life? The last thing I want after I've been shot and end up in the hospital is to see the face of a nurse that I just gave a 300 dollar speeding ticket to. Get my drift? Now, with criminal stuff, its not so easy. I'm not saying that it doesn't happen - it does (unfortunately). But infractions have room for discretion, while criminal violations don't. Oh, and just so you guys don't get your panties in too tight a wad, cops give regular folks breaks too... Amen .. thanks for being real. At the end of the day if I break the law i am responsible. If you let me off the hook it is your choice.
Flbillsfan#1 Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Amen .. thanks for being real. At the end of the day if I break the law i am responsible. If you let me off the hook it is your choice. The first time I rode in a PRIVATE car with my son inlaw he scared the bejesus out of me with his driving.
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