Posted on 08/10/2005 4:18:54 PM PDT by elkfersupper
Seizing cars for DWI?
Can't wait to see what they move on to next.
Overreaching in the wrong place again. They cant execute people with multiple murder convictions but theyll take our property without due process??hmmnnnn?
Suspicion of DWI. No conviction. 1st offense.
In some cases, the vehicle would be sold by the City before the suspect even gets in front of a judge for the FIRST time.
They don't. They get everything in the car, also.
The same "nuisance abatement" ordinance is used to seize your house if you host (even unknowingly) an underage drinking party, or if some zoning enforcement goon doesn't like the way you maintain your yard, or if you water your grass on the wrong day, burn your fireplace on a "no-burn" night, etc., etc., etc.
In Pennsylvania new rules now say: A 2nd DUI of 0.16 or more will receive 90 days minimum in jail, $1,500 fine and loss of license for 18 months.
The trial attorneys from MADD got that one through because they (attorneys) make so much. The founder of MADD said she has lost control and the attorneys hijacked her reasonable program.
gee, can't put ankle bracelets on child sex offenders but can seize the car of an otherwise sparkling citizen on suspicion of driving intoxicated? Give me a break....this is a stupid law and should have been overturned...how about castration for first time child sex offenders?
Sorry, there's no money be made castrating sex offenders.
Perhaps if they are smoking cigarettes at the time...
Excerpt from warning on NM MVD Website:
You can be convicted of DWI even if the breath test is below the legal limit if it is proven that your ability to drive was impaired to the slightest degree by drugs or alcohol. You should therefore avoid driving with any amount of alcohol or other drugs in your system.
OTHER DRUGS It is illegal to drive while under the influence of any drug, whether it is an illegal drug or a prescription, drug. Some prescription medicines cause drowsiness or disorientation, and should not be used while driving. It is not a defense to the charge of DWI that the drug you were using was prescribed by a doctor.NM MVD
I'm willing to bet that PA has a similar statute, thanks to MADD>
Screwed that up, but you get the gist. Sorry.
ah c'mon, Albuquerque Oysters has a nice ring to it, sure some smart marketer could figure out something...:)
Already the case in Albuquerque, if you get caught by the red light cameras often enough. See the link at post #1.
Typical that those Liberals at the ACLU are supporting drunk drivers.
I happen to agree with the ACLU in this case (OUCH!) and so should you.
True, if you are arrested and accused, nothing much happens unless you have money to pay the various DWI taxes.
I got a dui 25 years ago and until recently was subject to the 2nd dui rough penalty. Recently, some smart judge put a 10 year moritorium (going back in time) limit on that. So my record is now clean and would be judged as a first offender.
I don't mind at all coming down hard on dwi. But the trial attorneys, MADD, found a money fountain and they will take advantage of it. I will say it again, the ACLU got one right.
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