Sat Nov 29, 2014, 02:56 PM
mercuryblues (2,095 posts)
Any DU lawyer opinion
My son got a DUI.
Back story. He stopped in at a party near our house. He was involved in a fight with a police officers son. The kid called his dad. Dad showed up as my son was leaving. Dad was off duty. When my son tried to walk past him, the cop pulled his gun out and pointed at him and said "backup" . My son, instead of walking home, got into his truck and took off. The cop never identified himself, so all he knew was some guy pulls up and points a gun at him.
In the short drive, my son put his truck in a ditch, got out and ran home, went to bed. Of course an hour later, they were knocking at the door to arrest him.
The 2 events happened in separate counties. And right now I am not sure of all the details involving the fight, but those will be separate charges in another county anyhow. Which will be determined after I bail him out today, if any.
My question is. How much of a case would they have for a DUI. He was not planning on driving until a cop pulled his personal gun on him. He also never consented to or had a breathelizer and never had his blood taken.
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Response to MineralMan (Reply #7)Sat Nov 29, 2014, 03:37 PM
mercuryblues (2,095 posts)
10. Lol.
All my kids know to ask for a lawyer first, since they were 12. He refused the breathalyzer and blood test. I have put out feelers for the best DUI lawyer around. Right now he is still sitting in detention. I figure letting him stew for a few days would be good for him.
Right now the only reason I mentioned the cop was because that is the reason he got into his truck instead of walking home. I am not even sure if charges will be pressed for that.
Being 2 different counties, the Dui in one and fight in the other. So separate arrests. I have feelers out for a good lawyer recommendation. By Monday I should have a recommendation and will call for an appt.
to mercuryblues (Original post)Sat Nov 29, 2014, 03:39 PM
Gothmog (13,505 posts)
11. Get a local lawyer now
This is not my area but I know enough that your son needs good help sooner than later
He was involved in a fight with a police officers son. The kid called his dad. Dad showed up as my son was leaving. Dad was off duty. When my son tried to walk past him, the cop pulled his gun out and pointed at him and said "backup" . My son, instead of walking home, got into his truck and took off. The cop never identified himself, so all he knew was some guy pulls up and points a gun at him.
This sounds like a case for Laser Haas!!!
The cop part is a lie, either by the son or parent. An off duty cop pulls a weapon because his kid was fighting with another kid at a party? Not hardly.
Cindie
Dummy's kid gets a DUI and Dummy blames Darren Wilson.Naturally.
This sounds like a case for Laser Haas!!!
SheilaT (16,379 posts)
21. In many states refusing a breath or blood test
is seen as an automatic admission of guilt. Of course, if they never asked him to do either of those, that's a different story.
In any case, the exact laws vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and you absolutely need a local attorney who handles DUI cases in your area.
And whether or not he'd planned to drive has nothing to do with the fact that (maybe) he drove while intoxicated.
former9thward (12,419 posts)
20. In order to prove a DUI they must prove he was in under the influence
while in control of the vehicle. They can't in this case. Hopefully he has made no admissions to the police or other prisoners. The fact he was drinking at the party means nothing. They can't prove he was DUI at the time he was driving because no tests were taken and police officers did not observe his driving.
Dad showed up as my son was leaving. Dad was off duty. When my son tried to walk past him, the cop pulled his gun out and pointed at him and said "backup" . My son, instead of walking home, got into his truck and took off.
In the short drive, my son put his truck in a ditch, got out and ran home, went to bed. Of course an hour later, they were knocking at the door to arrest him.
The Crown rests it's case, m'Lord.
Yes, but hast thou constable spring'th forthe out of ye olde bushe?
Yea, verily I say unto you, leapeth most manly from yon bushes the sheriff hath sprung.
Mike Brown is not available to give advice at this time.
All my kids know to ask for a lawyer first, since they were 12. ...
My legal advice would be the last place you want to go for legal advice is DU.
But since you are a DUmmy, sure.. Find a DU lawyer. :popcorn:
They should hire the guy that's trying to sue Romney. They could even take up a collection on gofundme..... :rofl:
Star Member rbrnmw (2,685 posts)
We had a tragedy in our family
Last edited Thu Sep 18, 2014, 09:38 AM - Edit history (3)
My son's best friend was in a traffic accident that killed a man and injured a 7 year-old girl. Her brakes failed she is only 20 she wanted to be a nurse. The Police say she appeared to be under the influence, but she was here about 45 minutes before the accident and she was sober. I hugged her and she was perfectly fine. She had been living here. My son for some reason decided at the last minute not to go. She says she wants to die because she thinks she deserves to die. I am heartbroken for the family and for her. She is being charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicle assault. Please keep us in your thoughts. My son is devastated and feels helpless and to be honest I feel helpless too. It's. just a horrible situation all the way aroundhttp://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/story/news/local/2014/09/15/deadly-motorcycle-crash/15658131
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Because it's a DUmmy, time to revisit this as an example of embellishment:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025548050
And the truth:
http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/story/news/local/2014/09/23/police-stopped-woman-before-lancaster-fatal-crash/16119187/
Sat Nov 29, 2014, 02:56 PM
mercuryblues (2,095 posts)
Any DU lawyer opinion
My son got a DUI.
Back story. He stopped in at a party near our house. He was involved in a fight with a police officers son. The kid called his dad. Dad showed up as my son was leaving. Dad was off duty. When my son tried to walk past him, the cop pulled his gun out and pointed at him and said "backup" . My son, instead of walking home, got into his truck and took off. The cop never identified himself, so all he knew was some guy pulls up and points a gun at him.
In the short drive, my son put his truck in a ditch, got out and ran home, went to bed. Of course an hour later, they were knocking at the door to arrest him.
The 2 events happened in separate counties. And right now I am not sure of all the details involving the fight, but those will be separate charges in another county anyhow. Which will be determined after I bail him out today, if any.
My question is. How much of a case would they have for a DUI. He was not planning on driving until a cop pulled his personal gun on him. He also never consented to or had a breathelizer and never had his blood taken.
My legal advice:
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