BIL in jail

Old 05-21-2007, 06:08 AM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Jujubee Queen
Thread Starter
 
mooselips's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
Posts: 3,582
BIL in jail

Good morning,
Seems like BIL got picked up for DUI, this is his 4th charge...I understand SIL is on her way to bail him out, his bail is $500....

I do have a question, do they also drug test someone who gets picked up on a drinking charge?
mooselips is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 06:17 AM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: SC
Posts: 1,027
Don't know Moose.....for some reason I want to say it is up to the discretion of the officers who arrested him. I heard that somewhere I think but I could be wrong.

Maybe this time it'll stick to him....surely they'll take his license this time but you never know!

(((moose))) (((mr.moose)))
Jwife22 is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 06:19 AM
  # 3 (permalink)  
On a tear
 
BigSis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Volcano Country!
Posts: 3,221
I don't think so, unless he was involved in an accident with damage or injury. They genereally can prove "under the influence" based on a brethalyser and/or coordination tests. No need for them to spend the extra money on drug testing, too... unless he passes the brethalyser.

Doesn't sound like she is in program...yet? Hard to watch. (((hugs)))
BigSis is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 06:21 AM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Jujubee Queen
Thread Starter
 
mooselips's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
Posts: 3,582
Well, last year he supposedly did some rehab....
had those cute yellow/orange license plates on his car...
mooselips is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 06:38 AM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Forum Leader
 
cece1960's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Burgh
Posts: 1,991
They did not drug test my kid...even after they found paraphania in the car.
But then again they had enough to go on with the breathalyzer.
Prayers this is closer to his bottom
((((Hugs))))
Cece
cece1960 is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 08:26 AM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
greeteachday's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: a better place
Posts: 4,047
So true from a government perspective...why waste the money if there is enough evidence based on the breathalizer.

I'm sorry he hasn't gotten it yet. I hope perhaps this time is it. Unfortunately I think taking a license doesn't do too much in terms of recovery; just keeps alcoholics who do observe rules off the road and from injuring others, (obviously not a bad thing) Before I understood addiction, I could not comprehend how my daughter drove after drinking once she was charged and lost her license for six months. It took her 3 times (the last resulting in mandatory 10 year license loss) before she "got it" It wasn't the charge; it was going to a 90 day program...She went there to avoid some of the mandated jail time for 3rd offense, but once in the program the light went on...

I do hope your BIL taste of rehab will help him to want recovery this time.
greeteachday is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 09:00 AM
  # 7 (permalink)  
Jujubee Queen
Thread Starter
 
mooselips's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
Posts: 3,582
Nothing changes, if nothing changes...


And I'm staying WAY out of it.....

(this is one of Mr. Mooses brothers,
btw, who's 47-ish, lives with mommy.
..you know same old story)
mooselips is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 10:18 AM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Member
 
kj0975's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 2,859
My sister is currently in jail for 6-9mos for her 4th DWI they didnt give her a drug test but they had enough evidence to charge her. I wish she would have gotten rehab instead of jail. I dont think jail gives the counseling or the help to give people that really needs it. I dont think it gets to the root of the problem well I dont think this is her wake up call she needed I really wished rehab would have been sentenced so they could work on her drinking issues and give her the counseling that I believe she needed to get better. Well who knows maybe she did learn something but I think there is still alot of work to be done. Sometimes they just dont get it and just dont learn. I totally understand its best to just stay out of it like its said around here alot no need to take a front row seat to the drama. Hope he gets the help he needs.
kj0975 is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 02:54 PM
  # 9 (permalink)  
I'm no angel!
 
dollydo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: tampa, fl
Posts: 6,728
Well when ex-abf had himself arrested, they found pot on him...they arrested him, but didn't drug test him...Duh, I wonder why, never will understand the system.

So, my guess would be...No, they didn't.
dollydo is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 03:18 PM
  # 10 (permalink)  
grateful rca
 
teke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: atlanta, ga.
Posts: 4,671
just want to say that i'm praying for you and all of your family
teke is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 03:49 PM
  # 11 (permalink)  
Power is not having to respond
 
Wascally Wabbit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Wabbit Hole
Posts: 1,923
What are the "cute yellow and orange license tags"?
Wascally Wabbit is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 03:55 PM
  # 12 (permalink)  
To Life!
 
historyteach's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 9,293
(((Moose)))
I'm so sorry. I didn't see this earlier. I know it's difficult, and Mr Moose hardly needs this additional burden right now...

My prayers for your BIL, and for all the family...
I pray he finds his way.

Shalom!
historyteach is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 06:53 PM
  # 13 (permalink)  
Jujubee Queen
Thread Starter
 
mooselips's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
Posts: 3,582
In Ohio, repeat Dui offenders have a yelow, or orange colored license plate, that you can see from a mile away, that points out the fact that they have been convicted of a past Dui.


Teach,
Mr. Moose doesn't seem too stressed, as this is a continuing saga.....
It's just not pretty to watch....the codependence, and the manipulation....
mooselips is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 08:43 PM
  # 14 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
greeteachday's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: a better place
Posts: 4,047
In Ohio, repeat Dui offenders have a yelow, or orange colored license plate, that you can see from a mile away, that points out the fact that they have been convicted of a past Dui.
Wow...sort of like a scarlet letter. (Sorry, that's the first thing that came in my head...avid reader)
Perhaps not a bad idea...I would tend to drive very carefully and defensively if I saw an orange tag...
greeteachday is offline  
Old 05-22-2007, 05:51 AM
  # 15 (permalink)  
Forum Leader
 
CatsPajamas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: In my little piece of heaven
Posts: 2,870
Sorry Mr. Moose has the added stress right now. Prayers for all... perhaps this is The Thing that helps your BIL and SIL to see the light!

~Cats
CatsPajamas is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:28 AM.