Sean Taylor DUI

[Justice Hog]

I've heard from a friends brother who is a cop (I know, this doesn't sound to good so far) said that the punishment for refusing to take a field sobriety test is less then failing for a DWI.

Take that for what its worth.

Wrong.

The penalty for refusing the take a field sobriety test (and by that I think you mean "breath test"..because field sobriety tests and breath tests are two different things), is usually an automatic revocation of your license.

Can you still be convicted of DUI after refusing a breath test?

Absolutely, I've sent many guys away even without the breath test.

The breath test is not needed to successfully prosecute a DUI case...it's just "icing on the cake."

Now...it all comes down to (a) whether Taylor participated in "Field Sobriety Tests" (e.g., walk and turn, alphabet, counting, one leg stand, horizontal gaze nystagmus test, etc.), (b) how he did on those tests, (c) why he was pulled over [speeding or swerving in roadway]; and (d) whether he admitted to drinking at the time of the stop.

We'll see what happens.

[cvillehog]

Justice, I know you can probably only speak to the specifics of DE law, but what are our rights when we are pulled over of suspected DWI/DUI?

I've read that drivers are advised not to admit to drinking, and that the field tests are not considered to be conclusive, so you can refuse them and just do the breathalizer at the station. Is that correct to your knowledge? From the post story, it sounds like they revoke your license if you refuse the field test, which doesn't seem right to me.

[Justice Hog]

In a general sense, you are not required to say a thing to police officers. You are not required to do field sobriety tests. If/when the officers asks you to submit to a breath test, however, that is usually required because each State has an "Implied Consent" law whereby each driver agrees, as a condition of getting their license, to submit to such testing upon request. If you don't do it, your license will be automatically revoked.

[Rogue187]

WOW thats funny how no one posted the Washington Post article about this or atleast i have not seen it on here.

Its funny how you guys are not brining it up or bringing up the part in it about to may Redskin players enjoying the nightlife on a regular basis. WOW you guys are amazing, if this was a Cowboy he would be scum or classless. Gibbs has no control over the team. The so-called stars get to do what they want because Synders loves the money he generates from all the BS.

[1niksder]

WOW thats funny how no one posted the Washington Post article about this or atleast i have not seen it on here.

Its funny how you guys are not brining it up or bringing up the part in it about to may Redskin players enjoying the nightlife on a regular basis. WOW you guys are amazing, if this was a Cowboy he would be scum or classless. Gibbs has no control over the team. The so-called stars get to do what they want because Synders loves the money he generates from all the BS.

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[cvillehog]

Gambit,
At least read all the threads before commenting on something. You should have been well up on all the discussions since you've been trolling the board the whole time.

[tcwest10]

The kid will either get right or get traded. Either way, this will be a Gibbs team with Gibbs-type guys on it.
Sean will either grow into it, or he won't.

[NikiH]

UGH Gambit again. Gambit Sean Taylor is NOT a star on our team, he's a rookie. He was at a birthday party for a teammate, not out partying it up. This is not an everyday occurance. No other player has had a criminal charge in quite a while from our team, could you say the same about yours?? Let's not talk player's rap sheets here, you will LOSE.