Ainge DUI

#703
#703
burntorangeVOLffle said:
I don't think alcohol was Erik's problem. It was painkillers.

Looking through his twitter pics I think he still drank the occasional beer. He didn't look hammered in that mug shot either.
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But what about all the "3 years of sobriety" tweets? I assumed that was in reference to alcohol.
 
#706
#706
235lbVol said:
That's not a freaking mistake! That's a freaking moron that needs his ass beat. As a firefighter I see this crap all the time and so many times only the victim is truly hurt....I make sure to not be gentle with my medical care to the drunk, and if my wife is ever hurt or worse by a drunk, I swear I will kill them on the spot, and my KPD officers will look the other way!! Stupid ass
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You put that so eloquently.
 
#707
#707
So is a field sobriety test the same thing as a breathalyzer? cause people in here keep talking about limits, but the initial report said he failed a field sobriety test (which I thought was the "walk a straight line" type test)

If he failed what I believe a field test is....then he was drunk
 
#709
#709
omghulkhands said:
So is a field sobriety test the same thing as a breathalyzer? cause people in here keep talking about limits, but the initial report said he failed a field sobriety test (which I thought was the "walk a straight line" type test)

If he failed what I believe a field test is....then he was drunk
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Oh wow. Well hell, that clears everything up.

Thanks.
 
#710
#710
Officer noted a strong alcohol smell, bloodshot dialated eyes, and slurred speach. Supposedly Ainge refused the breathalyzer, so they did the field sobriety test, which he failed.

If this is all true, it's his own dang fault
 
#711
#711
UT_Tix79 said:
Officer noted a strong alcohol smell, bloodshot dialated eyes, and slurred speach. Supposedly Ainge refused the breathalyzer, so they did the field sobriety test, which he failed.

If this is all true, it's his own dang fault
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Police report I assume?

Btw they don't do breathalyzer there.
 
#712
#712
Not the biggest ainge fan in the world, but a big fan of recovering addicts.
Hope he can rebound from this, most of us know an addict of some sort and understand the uphill battle they climb everday
 
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#713
#713
Violation of implied consent means he said no to a breathalyzer

Definition: Most states now have passed laws that require vehicle drivers to submit to a chemical test -- breath, blood or urine testing -- if they are suspected of DUI. If the driver refuses to submit to the test, implied consent laws carry penalties such as mandatory suspension of a driver's license.
 
#715
#715
velovol said:
Not the biggest ainge fan in the world, but a big fan of recovering addicts.
Hope he can rebound from this, most of us know an addict of some sort and understand the uphill battle they climb everday
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Agreed
 
#717
#717
UT_Tix79 said:
Violation of implied consent means he said no to a breathalyzer

Definition: Most states now have passed laws that require vehicle drivers to submit to a chemical test -- breath, blood or urine testing -- if they are suspected of DUI. If the driver refuses to submit to the test, implied consent laws carry penalties such as mandatory suspension of a driver's license.
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KPD and Knox County don't use breathalyzers anymore. He declined the blood test.
 
#718
#718
I was a juror on a dui case. Driver was acting weird when cop pulled her over, so she arrested her. They did bloodwork at some point that supposedly showed something in her system, but there was a mishandling of the blood, which made it inadmissible. They tried to bring it up and the judge pulled the old don't listen to what you just heard.
And we didn't. Without the bloodwork, they had no case. We all pretty much thought that the lady was on pain meds or something, but without evidence, our opinion wasn't enough so it was a quick and unanimous not guilty.
 
#720
#720
When people understand that current DUI laws do nothing to decrease deaths or accidents maybe things will change. It's not a preventative law, it's another revenue generator for states. If you want to stop drunk driving you have to stop the drunk from starting the car. If we invested in that technology then I would support it
 
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#721
#721
Tenn state law has Implied consent laws. If he refused to give blood, he automatically loses his license for a year. Defense attys recommend refusing blood or breath (from my experience) because its easier to beat in court if there is no evidence of what the BAC was. The officers notes for the standardized field sobriety tests will come into account as well as any video footage of the tests (if any) but there will be no definite amount to the blood alcohol content. If he is not convicted, he will still lose his license for a year but he might be able to get a temp license that will allow him to drive back and forth to work.

The field sobriety tests consist of a heel-to-toe walk and turn test, the one legged stand test, and some other coordination tests as well. Eye nystagmus tests can also be done as well but the officer must be specifically trained and certified in that in order to be admissible in court.
 
#722
#722
Obsessed said:
Oh wow. Well hell, that clears everything up.

Thanks.
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If a former professional athlete doesn't have the physical dexterity to complete a field sobriety test and pass AND an officer has reasonable suspicion that led to the test then he was intoxicated in some manor. I don't care what you say. You can be butt hurt about cops or have lots of pity or guilt about drinking and driving or whatever your deal is, but you are just being naïve.
 
#723
#723
By some of the logic being posted in here, people who enjoy a couple of beers aren't sober. Got it.
 
#724
#724
HOAV said:
By some of the logic being posted in here, people who enjoy a couple of beers aren't sober. Got it.
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You'd be very surprised how stupid some people act with only 2 beers. It's a tolerance thing, but we can't measure that. You have to either punish above the legal limit or not at all. I think the legal limit should be higher and a cop should have to run 3 different noninvasive tests for DUI.
 
#725
#725
omghulkhands said:
If a former professional athlete doesn't have the physical dexterity to complete a field sobriety test and pass AND an officer has reasonable suspicion that led to the test then he was intoxicated in some manor. I don't care what you say. You can be butt hurt about cops or have lots of pity or guilt about drinking and driving or whatever your deal is, but you are just being naïve.
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Ah yes. You are right

Cop was following him. Run the plates. Come back as ainge. Well hell lets pull him over, he did bump the line.

I'm not saying he was or wasn't drunk. I have stated this several times. I don't condone his actions or behavior. But I'll be damn if I'm going to condemn him, you or anyone else with nothing more than a glorified tweet.
 
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