Has anyone seen the recent Dateline I think it was where they were testing and comparing tired drivers and drunk drivers? The drunk drivers did better, haha, pretty interesting.

Why? The dude admited that he done a burn. I doubt they would even send him to jail for that I think they would just give him a ticket.

Something I understand also. I've experienced this from the sober side. Smelling alchohol on someone thats been drinking. But if you've ever smelt the air freshener I have in my car first-hand then you would understand. I've had people tell me as soon as I open my car and they are about 30ft away they can smell the air freshener in my car.

Also, after driving in my car and going into a building, 10 minutes later people ask me what that scent is. I ask them what does it smell like and they say Cherry. I guess the smell sticks to your body for awhile. Here's the brand if you want to check it out. It's called

California Scents
the flavor is the cherry scented one...it's a pretty good brand to..i always get complements that my car smells good.

Cops get suspicious if your car smells like air freshener that much. It often has reason.

well i'm just responding back to your response. That's how I know he couldn't smell any type of alchohol. Even if i didnt have the air freshener I doubt he could have smelled anything, this just made me 100% sure he was bullshitting at that point trying to test how i respond to him.

Its possible sure.

no use arguing about it. won't get resolved. :pimp

I meant, its possible that they didnt smell it.

Ne neither. When I go out, I drink and order a taxi. Or I don't drink alcohol and I drive myself...

interesting....

Tthere are many factors that can make the police officer make a wrong decision when testing for sobriety...that's why i think it's a roll of the dice and very uncertain when having to deal with this sort of thing....that's why if you act respectful too the cops and they aren't asshole hopefully they base their decisions/judgement on your behavior towards them.

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He's lucky... A DWI is running around $10k these days where I live... when all done with lawyers, fines, court costs, etc.

nothing but respect coming from me...

i think it really takes some strong will to be like that.....

Here in Oregon if you refuse a blood, breath or urine test you automaticaly forfiet your liscense for one year....

wether you go to jail or not< i dont know....I'm sure you atleast get booked....

The poster I was responding to suggested he not say anything at all when questioned. When you are already under arrest is when you should shut up. Cops engage you in conversation to figure out what's going on and to see if you have an attitude. DickShoke did the right thing by engaging him in a polite and respectful conversation. If he would have refused to speak to the officer the cop would have hauled him in sure as hell.

That's why I always take cabs to clubs

i think it's the same here...if you refuse you'll get your license revoked for a year.

still in high school?

no..and not in college either..finished college two years ago

talking to cops is pointless and useless

Actually you should shut up before and after you are arrested. The fifth amendment protects you from self incrimination.

You can't be arrested for refusing to speak unless you refused to give your name and address, I think that is the basic info that you must provide.

Here are a few sites that you should read up on:
http://www.flexyourrights.org
http://www.aclu.org

Damn that does suck ...

If you refuse to take a breathalizer, they take you to the E.R. at your local hospital, and do an involuntary blood test. They will then get your alcohol level, and throw you in jail.

Depending on the state. You can be thrown into jail for refusing to take a test period when asked, and I've heard lose your license. Regardless, best to be polite, do what they ask, and get it over with.

:2 cents:

The cops where I live are relentless. I got a ticket for leaving my car running while unattended (I was within 5 feet from it) ..... and this was right after Hurricane Wilma tore through the area and the stop lights were not working, there was minor looting going on, and they are worried about me standing outside of my car?

Anyhow, the judge threw it out of court.

good to hear he threw that shit out

:1orglaugh :1orglaugh

Instant Karma, huh?

that's a little extreme....maybe those were the few asshole cops.