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Related: About this forumNo, telling cops you're a professional drinker will not get you out of a DUI rap
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George Emmanuel, 54, was collared late Wednesday evening after a sheriffs deputy spotted his vehicle speeding in a 35 mph zone.
After being pulled over, Emmanuel--who was wobbly and had watery and glassy eyes--performed poorly on a series of field sobriety tests. Additionally, his blood alcohol contest was measured at .218 and .211 (.08 is the legal limit).
After being read his rights, Emmanuel admitted to consuming 1-2 shots of whiskey prior to driving, according to an arrest affidavit. The Gulfport resident also reportedly declared, Im a professional drinker.
After being pulled over, Emmanuel--who was wobbly and had watery and glassy eyes--performed poorly on a series of field sobriety tests. Additionally, his blood alcohol contest was measured at .218 and .211 (.08 is the legal limit).
After being read his rights, Emmanuel admitted to consuming 1-2 shots of whiskey prior to driving, according to an arrest affidavit. The Gulfport resident also reportedly declared, Im a professional drinker.
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No, telling cops you're a professional drinker will not get you out of a DUI rap (Original Post)
47of74
Jan 2020
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wryter2000
(46,051 posts)1. Then...
He needs a professional driver
eppur_se_muova
(36,269 posts)2. Well, it was worth a shot. Or two. nt
not fooled
(5,801 posts)3. Florida and a drunk driver?
I thought this was gonna be about Matt Gaetz.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,492 posts)4. As opposed to "amateur drinkers"?
Back in the bad 'ole days, when cops stopped a "pro" drinker, they would lead them home. Amateurs were locked up overnight to teach them a lesson.
mopinko
(70,132 posts)5. that's how my dad survived.
3Hotdogs
(12,393 posts)6. Where I was teaching, Jersey City public schools. up to the 70's, end of school year found some
schools' faculties having end of year parties. A significant number would get plastered to the point that cops were aware of the day-evening event. Cops would pull over teachers and direct them to stay in the cars until 6:00 a.m., near the end of their shift.
"If this car is not here at 6:00 when I drive by, you will get a summons in the mail."