Superlite27
Regular Member
What is it with you Virginia folks and ferries?
Kind of fond of them, no permit required to ride.What is it with you Virginia folks and ferries?
This thread should be renamed "A Ferry Tale Chapter 3: What goes Around Comes Around (or "Karma is a Bitch")".
OOoooh, now there's a thought! Maybe I could get him a good plea deal, like get the charge amended to attempted murder of the other motorist whose car he tried to knock into the water? I could probably get him a good deal, like, twenty years with fifteen suspended!
According to a warrant obtained by NewsChannel 3’s Mike Mather, the Surry County Commonwealth’s Attorney, charged with DUI, was given six field sobriety tests, and “failed them completely.”
Police say Poindexter was arrested for driving under the influence and no driver’s license in possession.
According to a warrant obtained by NewsChannel 3, Poindexter was given six field sobriety tests, and “failed them completely.” Poindexter also reportedly blew a .127 during a preliminary breath test.
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He was back at work on Monday, though he did not not want to speak to reporters.
More updated facts from WTKR:
What a bad actor. Here's a thought: how about placing him on UNpaid leave?
Better question, does VA LE go to similar lengths for "ordinary citizens?"
Six times? Coppers seem to have been trying real hard, looking for any out for this nitwit.
According to a warrant obtained by NewsChannel 3, Poindexter was given six field sobriety tests, and “failed them completely.” Poindexter also reportedly blew a .127 during a preliminary breath test.
.020 - Light to moderate drinkers begin to feel some effects
.040 - Most people begin to feel relaxed
.060 - Judgment is somewhat impaired
.080 - Definite impairment of muscle coordination and driving skills. This is the legal intoxication level in most states.
.100 - Clear deterioration of reaction time and control. This is legally drunk in all states.
.120 - Vomiting usually occurs
.150 - Balance and movement are impaired. Here the equivalent of a 1/2 pint of whiskey is circulating in the blood stream.
.200 - Most people begin to experience blackouts
.300 - Many people lose consciousness
.400 - Most people lose consciousness and some die
.450 - Breathing stops. This is a fatal dose for most people.
§ 4.1-333. Interdiction of intoxicated driver or habitual drunkard.
A. When after a hearing upon due notice it appears to the satisfaction of the circuit court of any county or city that any person, residing within such county or city, has been convicted of driving any automobile, truck, motorcycle, engine or train while intoxicated or has shown himself to be an habitual drunkard, the court may enter an order of interdiction prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages to such person until further ordered. The court entering any such order shall file a copy of the order with the Board.
B. The court entering any order of interdiction may alter, amend or cancel such order as it deems proper. A copy of any alteration, amendment or cancellation shall be filed with the Board.
(Code 1950, § 4-51; 1956, c. 53; 1982, c. 66; 1993, c. 866.)
I understand. If a preliminary BAC can be determined via a breath test, why all the other circus tricks? 0.127 is not your run of the mill "a couple of beers after work."... I see it more as dogpiling the evidence than the cops giving him 6 tries at passing the test protocol.
stay safe.
Dog fighters stick together?WGNT News had a report on this morning. They did an interview of a man who said Poindexter put him in jail, but he still supports Poindexter.
Who's going to do that? He's an elected official and the Boss Hog (or Big Boy) in the county.
I understand. If a preliminary BAC can be determined via a breath test, why all the other circus tricks?
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Anyway, it will be interesting to see how things work out for the Honorable CA.
Looks like a road trip next Tuesday.
8:30AM - that's an unholy time.