Alex Jones charged with a DWI in Texas

dawp

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points and laughs

A judge ordered the host to pay $100,000 in December for promoting falsehoods that the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre was a hoax. Jones was sued for defamation by the parents of a 6-year-old who was among the 26 people killed in the attack in Newtown, Connecticut
should have been much, much more.
 

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I have been reading about the new NASA high pressue Ethanol injector that can put people's alcohol numbers over the limit without conscious awareness even of a prick of the skin and without you taking a drink.
 

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should have been much, much more.

That was a sanction he was forced to pay in the middle of the case for discovery misconduct. The case itself hasn't gone to trial yet. When it does, it's going to cause him to file BK.
 

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He was released on "bond."

Meaning he took out a loan. I don't think so.

Is it me who doesn't understand bail from bond or does the media ALWAYS use this word incorrectly?
 

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Is it me who doesn't understand bail from bond or does the media ALWAYS use this word incorrectly?
It can be both; "In some countries, especially the United States, bail usually implies a bail bond."

Appears bond-ish....
=> "If the suspect makes all of their required court appearances, this deposit is refunded."
 

dawp

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He was released on "bond."

Meaning he took out a loan. I don't think so.

Is it me who doesn't understand bail from bond or does the media ALWAYS use this word incorrectly?
Jones was booked at 12:37 a.m. local time, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. He was later released on a $3,000 recognizance bond.
I believe that's a signature bond, he didn't have to put any cash up front
 

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Alex Jones has a legitimate substance abuse problem. It is a sign that he is hurting deep down inside - and no amount of booze, pills, fame, money and even a family will make him happy. So, I honestly hope that this man who is living in misery, every moment of his life, lives a very long life. Only because I am not entirely certain hell actually exists and he deserves to experience pain and suffering for as long as possible.
 
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It's a deep-state hit job on Jones, who is one of the few people telling us, the people, the real truth.

Also: Benghazi.

Damn right - plus they are turning the friggen frogs gay. I DONT WANT THEM PUTTING CHEMICALS IN MY BEER!
 

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He was released on "bond."

Meaning he took out a loan. I don't think so.

Is it me who doesn't understand bail from bond or does the media ALWAYS use this word incorrectly?
Bond is the correct term. Posting a bond obligates the funds to cover the potential default in a contract. In this case, the "contract" is Mr. Jones' agreement to show up in court on the appointed day in exchange for not being held in jail. The money posted still belongs to Mr. Jones. The money only gets seized by the state/county if Mr. Jones fails to appear. It's the same idea as a "bonded" contractor or tradesperson who has purchased a surety to protect customers in event the contractor's work is faulty.
 

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Bond is the correct term. Posting a bond obligates the funds to cover the potential default in a contract. In this case, the "contract" is Mr. Jones' agreement to show up in court on the appointed day in exchange for not being held in jail. The money posted still belongs to Mr. Jones. The money only gets seized by the state/county if Mr. Jones fails to appear. It's the same idea as a "bonded" contractor or tradesperson who has purchased a surety to protect customers in event the contractor's work is faulty.
When I hear released on bond, I always thought it means that you are unable to pay the amount set for bail and were forced to take out a bail bond (loan) in order to secure your release. It sounds like you are saying that the word bond in this case does NOT imply a bail bond (loan) was taken out to pay the bail.

I am glad I've always misunderstood this term because it always irks me when they say someone rich who would have no problem paying their bail is out on "bond."
 

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Alex Jones has a legitimate substance abuse problem. It is a sign that he is hurting deep down inside - and no amount of booze, pills, fame, money and even a family will make him happy. So, I honestly hope that this man who is living in misery, every moment of his life, lives a very long life. Only because I am not entirely certain hell actually exists and he deserves to experience pain and suffering for as long as possible.

When I hear released on bond, I always thought it means that you are unable to pay the amount set for bail and were forced to take out a bail bond (loan) in order to secure your release. It sounds like you are saying that the word bond in this case does NOT imply a bail bond (loan) was taken out to pay the bail.

I am glad I've always misunderstood this term because it always irks me when they say someone rich who would have no problem paying their bail is out on "bond."

See Shookie, he has done some good in this world and the fact that you wish him such ills means to me at least that you may also be hurting down deep. One of the most confusing issues in life in my opinion is how to deal with moral outrage or even knowing what it is. But then I have this habit of questioning everything.

Just saying fellow to a fellow traveler. No criticism intended.
 
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I'm going to preface this by saying that Jones is a piece of shit... but this arrest is shaky. He blew under .08 (the legal limit) and was still charged based on a field sobriety test. I can't see this holding up at all.
 

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I'm going to preface this by saying that Jones is a piece of shit... but this arrest is shaky. He blew under .08 (the legal limit) and was still charged based on a field sobriety test. I can't see this holding up at all.
It should, the legal limit is less of a concern if you're still unsafe to be driving. Hell, you can get a DWI/DUI while sober if you're too sleepy.
 

dawp

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I'm going to preface this by saying that Jones is a piece of shit... but this arrest is shaky. He blew under .08 (the legal limit) and was still charged based on a field sobriety test. I can't see this holding up at all.
i't a judgement call from the cops, if he was mixing drugs he would be more intoxicated than indicated by what he blew.

and like what DTH said, being sleep deprived does affect how alcohol effects your mental state.