Man who let drunken friend drive faces prosecution on manslaughter charge

Associated Press ^ | 11/16/2001 4:18 pm ET | Associated Press

[mdittmar]

Hmmm.

[illbenice]

Was Powell drunk when he let his buddy drive drunk?

[Azzurri]

Seems to me the police were just as negligible. Why didn't they take him home, or keep him until he sobered up? What if he took the guy home and then the guy gets into his car anyway and kills someone?

[Dakmar]

To hold Powell accountable would open the door to the prosecution of toll collectors, gas station attendants and anyone else who sees a drunken driver but doesn't prevent them from driving, Roeder said.

But not police who release them from custody after confirming they are intoxicated, apparently.

[freeeee]

This just follows the disgusting trend of holding people responsible for the criminal behavior of others.

PERSONAL responsibility, remember that one?

Failure to babysit others should never be a criminal offense.

[mdittmar]

Bartenders and waitresses are probably a little nervous about this.

[freddy]

Stay tuned....You ain't seen nutin' yet..!!!

Police state...?!!!? Not here..!!! This IS America..!!!

[RGSpincich]

Pangle is guilty. Pangle received the death sentence. Case closed.

[NittanyLion]

What was his friend supposed to do - take him home and then hold him hostage until the man sobered up? The police are as guilty, if not more, than the friend facing charges.

[Dakmar]

It's those damn road construction workers, why if that road wasn't there...

Wait, better yet: If those Arabs hadn't sold Texaco that crude oil...

[Dakmar]

Perhaps the first self-serve police state.

[EricEssig]

this is obnoxious.

[michaelje]

Listen, how many times do I have to tell you that the police are never wrong ? They act in the best interest of the people, and always take the right steps to ensure safety and security. I have learned a few things from Freerepublic over the years, but this is the most important. Never doubt the police, anyone who does should head for the bunker with their tin foil yarmulke.

[scouse]

This is a stupid charge. Even the police have to administer a breathalizer(sp) test. Also they have to be trained on using the machine. The judge in the case should be tried for malfeasance in office and given life.

[michaelje]

Havent you learned anything in your years as a freeper ? This forum has taught me that the police are honest, forthcoming, and good decision makers. I am very disappointed in you comments.

[Cold Heat]

The standard practice for DWI arrest is to spend the night in jail.(in the tank) Most states have at least a six hour minimum. At least that has been my experience.(bashfully grinning)Looks like the police messed this up. Far as I can see he was not released on the other mans signature therefore the charges against the mans friend are bogus and beatable.

"I am not my brothers keeper"

[Robert Lomax]

Bump to stay posted!

[gardenfence]

this defies all logic!

[NittanyLion]

ROFL. My mistake!

[Howlin]

This isn't a POLICE STATE problem; this is a LAWYERS PROBLEM.