A Colorado legislator was stopped for a DUI last week, but the surprising thing is that he was not arrested. It turns out that diplomats and law makers cannot be questioned for a DUI felony if no accident occurred. If an accident did result in the DUI, it would be a different story. The legislator would be arrested for the charge.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other organizations are not happy with the law because it seems unfair and does not set a good example for everyone. "I don't see why we should treat legislators different than normal people," said spokeswoman Emily Tompkins. "So it's time to clean that up. It absolutely sends the wrong message that those writing the laws we have to stand by are exempt from them."
Oddly enough, this law has been in place for nearly 100 years. It was originally set in place so a legislator could not be halted on their way to placing their vote in time. I find this flawed simply because the last thing I want is a law breaking legislator writing our government. We need the most honest law abiding citizens running this country.
Here is the Law which got him off but will not work for the rest of us:
Section 16. Privileges of members. The members of the general assembly shall, in all cases except treason or felony, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the sessions of their respective houses, or any committees thereof, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any speech or debate in either house, or any committees thereof, they shall not be questioned in any other place.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Drunk all the way to court...
This made me burst out laughing when I heard it. Apparently, some guy by the name of James Lee was convicted of a DUI, blowing a BAC of 0.31. Mind you, that's nearly FOUR TIMES the legal limit. While this is unbelievable, it is still not as funny as what happened later in this guy's case.
A few days later in his trial, Lee shows up so drunk, he needed to be hospitalized for being intoxicated. Being drunk is one thing, but so drunk it requires medical attention is ridiculous. I sure hope no one out there is as dumb as this guy.
In any event, before you start drinking this much, you might want to make sure you have a ride home or a floor to pass out on first. Of all the times I've drank, I don't think I can honestly say I would blow a .31. .25 though, that's a different story for another time...
A few days later in his trial, Lee shows up so drunk, he needed to be hospitalized for being intoxicated. Being drunk is one thing, but so drunk it requires medical attention is ridiculous. I sure hope no one out there is as dumb as this guy.
In any event, before you start drinking this much, you might want to make sure you have a ride home or a floor to pass out on first. Of all the times I've drank, I don't think I can honestly say I would blow a .31. .25 though, that's a different story for another time...
Friday, January 30, 2009
The DUI/DWI Resource Library
Here is the quintessential list of resources regarding alcohol, drunk driving, DUI/DWI and its laws.
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