Michael Phelps Arrested for DUI

[pulse8]

Originally posted by: preslove
I'm just saying this isn't national news. If he gets another DUI, he's an asshat who should have his license taken away. If he doesn't do it again, then who cares. Even our president got a DUI. But back in the early eighties, getting one wasn't a big deal.

Getting a DUI isn't a big deal because our president got one? That's the dumbest thing I've heard today.

The VP has two of them, does that mean it's even MORE alright to have one on your record?

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So did they issue a sobriety test make him blow or just booked him without administering any tests?

I'm sure the Maryland State Police followed SOP when arresting him for DUI. If not, his case will be tossed out in court. Don't worry about procedure, the MSP likely has it covered.

You realize that since he's nineteen, SOP would be to charge him with DUI even if he blew an 0.01? Zero tolerance :roll:

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So did they issue a sobriety test make him blow or just booked him without administering any tests?

I'm sure the Maryland State Police followed SOP when arresting him for DUI. If not, his case will be tossed out in court. Don't worry about procedure, the MSP likely has it covered.

You realize that since he's nineteen, SOP would be to charge him with DUI even if he blew an 0.01? Zero tolerance :roll:

That's exactly what I'm talking about. This stuff has gotten out of hand.

 

[KLin]

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So did they issue a sobriety test make him blow or just booked him without administering any tests?

I'm sure the Maryland State Police followed SOP when arresting him for DUI. If not, his case will be tossed out in court. Don't worry about procedure, the MSP likely has it covered.

You realize that since he's nineteen, SOP would be to charge him with DUI even if he blew an 0.01? Zero tolerance :roll:

That's exactly what I'm talking about. This stuff has gotten out of hand.

you're right, kids under the age of 21 drinking and driving has gotten way out of hand.

 

[NakaNaka]

How bout anyone drinking and driving? What a f'in idiot.

 

[Liviathan]

Well at least we know he is not perfect. I was sick and tired of him.

 

[Rufio]

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So did they issue a sobriety test make him blow or just booked him without administering any tests?

I'm sure the Maryland State Police followed SOP when arresting him for DUI. If not, his case will be tossed out in court. Don't worry about procedure, the MSP likely has it covered.

You realize that since he's nineteen, SOP would be to charge him with DUI even if he blew an 0.01? Zero tolerance :roll:

That's exactly what I'm talking about. This stuff has gotten out of hand.

yeah dui is out of hand.

just wait until you have a good friend get killed by a drunk driver. then come back and talk to us.

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: KLin

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So did they issue a sobriety test make him blow or just booked him without administering any tests?

I'm sure the Maryland State Police followed SOP when arresting him for DUI. If not, his case will be tossed out in court. Don't worry about procedure, the MSP likely has it covered.

You realize that since he's nineteen, SOP would be to charge him with DUI even if he blew an 0.01? Zero tolerance :roll:

That's exactly what I'm talking about. This stuff has gotten out of hand.

you're right, kids under the age of 21 drinking and driving has gotten way out of hand.

Charging an unimpaired driver for driving under the influence IS out of hand.

 

[IEC]

Popularity can ruin your life... I'll never have that problem 😛

 

[kreb]

Originally posted by: Rufio

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So did they issue a sobriety test make him blow or just booked him without administering any tests?

I'm sure the Maryland State Police followed SOP when arresting him for DUI. If not, his case will be tossed out in court. Don't worry about procedure, the MSP likely has it covered.

You realize that since he's nineteen, SOP would be to charge him with DUI even if he blew an 0.01? Zero tolerance :roll:

That's exactly what I'm talking about. This stuff has gotten out of hand.

yeah dui is out of hand.

just wait until you have a good friend get killed by a drunk driver. then come back and talk to us.

:thumbsup: I've been hit by a drunk driver once. Everyone says it's a mistake but it's easily preventable.

IMHO, they all should be cast into the tenth layer of hell. :evil:

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: Balt
This is disappointing. After the Olympics I really had a lot of admiration for him.

Hopefully this won't become a habit.

 

[aplefka]

YES! Steps to success now:

1. Carly Patterson will not like him for this
2. ???
3. Carly Patterson and I hook up

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: kreb

Originally posted by: Rufio

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So did they issue a sobriety test make him blow or just booked him without administering any tests?

I'm sure the Maryland State Police followed SOP when arresting him for DUI. If not, his case will be tossed out in court. Don't worry about procedure, the MSP likely has it covered.

You realize that since he's nineteen, SOP would be to charge him with DUI even if he blew an 0.01? Zero tolerance :roll:

That's exactly what I'm talking about. This stuff has gotten out of hand.

yeah dui is out of hand.

just wait until you have a good friend get killed by a drunk driver. then come back and talk to us.

:thumbsup: I've been hit by a drunk driver once. Everyone says it's a mistake but it's easily preventable.

IMHO, they all should be cast into the tenth layer of hell. :evil:

It's never a mistake, it's negligence, pure and simple.

 

[silverpig]

I wonder how many tunes in this thread would change with a timely drunk driver fatality right now...

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: silverpig
I wonder how many tunes in this thread would change with a timely drunk driver fatality right now...

Well duh, that would be a bit of a different story. There is a SLIGHT difference between running a stop sign and killing someone.

 

[vood0g]

Originally posted by: preslove
Charging an unimpaired driver for driving under the influence IS out of hand.

So what now? they should wait before the fvcktards who drive under the influence to get impaired before they charge them? this is called preventive measure. i am pretty sure the blood alcohol level the law sets is way below the level for people to be impaired while driving. so going over it just a bit may not impair you, but i would rather be safe than sorry.

i am surprised the "freedom" advocates havent started posting on this thread about how our oppressive government is taking away our rights to drink and drive...

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: Rufio

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So did they issue a sobriety test make him blow or just booked him without administering any tests?

I'm sure the Maryland State Police followed SOP when arresting him for DUI. If not, his case will be tossed out in court. Don't worry about procedure, the MSP likely has it covered.

You realize that since he's nineteen, SOP would be to charge him with DUI even if he blew an 0.01? Zero tolerance :roll:

That's exactly what I'm talking about. This stuff has gotten out of hand.

yeah dui is out of hand.

just wait until you have a good friend get killed by a drunk driver. then come back and talk to us.

I think you're missing presolve's point. Absolutely no one out there loses ANY driving ability at .01. I don't care of they're 16, .01 = still extremely sober. Write that person up for underage, not DUI, its bullsh!t to give them the DUI charge.

 

[PatboyX]

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: Rufio

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So did they issue a sobriety test make him blow or just booked him without administering any tests?

I'm sure the Maryland State Police followed SOP when arresting him for DUI. If not, his case will be tossed out in court. Don't worry about procedure, the MSP likely has it covered.

You realize that since he's nineteen, SOP would be to charge him with DUI even if he blew an 0.01? Zero tolerance :roll:

That's exactly what I'm talking about. This stuff has gotten out of hand.

yeah dui is out of hand.

just wait until you have a good friend get killed by a drunk driver. then come back and talk to us.

I think you're missing presolve's point. Absolutely no one out there loses ANY driving ability at .01. I don't care of they're 16, .01 = still extremely sober. Write that person up for underage, not DUI, its bullsh!t to give them the DUI charge.

i believe it is not, in fact, bullshit...but rather the law.
and it is widely understood as the law. perhaps the older members of the community can remember when DUI was no big deal. when you would get warned or held for a bit until you could drive with no charges. but times have changed vastly and someone as young as phelps should know not to risk it, as he was brought up in the "drunk drivers = most evil human beings on planet" age.

 

[Deeko]

Yes, it is clearly the law, but its a product of a technicality. In order to have a zero tolerance policy with underage drinking, you are considered intoxicated with anything over .01%. Drink 1 beer and you'll be over that. Thus, due to this, you get hit with DUI with that same .01%. I'm sorry, but thats ridiculous. Here in PA, if convicted of DUI, you get minimum of 48 hours in jail, $1000 fine, and a 1 year licence suspension. Should someone get that for drinking ONE beer? Having a glass of champaign at a wedding?

 

[edro]

OH NOES! His career is ruined! It's worse than showing your butchered nipple to paparrazi at P Diddy's B-Day party! The effects of alcohol on your physical competetiveness lasts a lifetime!

I got drunk last weekend, and I still can't win any Olympic medals! Oh the humanity!

 

[vood0g]

Originally posted by: Deeko
Yes, it is clearly the law, but its a product of a technicality. In order to have a zero tolerance policy with underage drinking, you are considered intoxicated with anything over .01%. Drink 1 beer and you'll be over that. Thus, due to this, you get hit with DUI with that same .01%. I'm sorry, but thats ridiculous. Here in PA, if convicted of DUI, you get minimum of 48 hours in jail, $1000 fine, and a 1 year licence suspension. Should someone get that for drinking ONE beer? Having a glass of champaign at a wedding?

that's why there should be designated drivers. i know that alcohol affects people differently, but i have always been told that the blood alcohol level allows for people to have one drink. so one beer, and one champagne should not bring people over it.

 

[Deeko]

Over the normal legal limit. If you're a 160 pound guy, 2 or 3 doesn't put you over either. If you're under 21 you shouldn't drink at all..blah blah blah 99% of them do once they hit college. So if a 20 year old has a .01% BAC, do you honestly think they deserve the full DUI punishment?

 

[vood0g]

Originally posted by: Deeko
Over the normal legal limit. If you're a 160 pound guy, 2 or 3 doesn't put you over either. If you're under 21 you shouldn't drink at all..blah blah blah 99% of them do once they hit college. So if a 20 year old has a .01% BAC, do you honestly think they deserve the full DUI punishment?

i do not care if 8 year olds drink. so what if 99% of people drink when they are in college, just as long as they stay their asses away from behind the steering wheel then everything will be alright, but if they're BAC is above the limit while driving, then i have no tolerance for that. people are dumb enough behind the wheel without any alcohol that you do not need to give them further excuses for driving like complete asses.

 

[Deeko]

Right, but you're missing my point that you are not intoxicated at .01%, not in any way shape or form. I'm sorry if you disagree but I don't see how someone with a .01% BAC deserves the punishment i listed above, because they are a year too young.

 

[vood0g]

i totally understand your point, and you're right, i do disagree with you on that. my point is that you should not wait for a person to be intoxicated to charge them.

to me, it is like the speed limit. going 55 on a highway is too safe, and it really isnt much difference from going 65 maybe 75 or 85. going 85 on a highway at 2 in the morning may be safe if there is no in the road, but it doesnt make it right. the limit is there to protect people and should you go over it then you may be endangering yourself or others. the analogy is there, but maybe i am not describing it in the best way.