Aldon Smith arrested again

[Crimsoncrew]

Great post. I thought you were going to take it too far the opposite way but you were well balanced and reasonable, IMO. I have a friend of the family who died because of a drunk driver and a my brother's friend's sister died, too. But you're right, these laws should be built to help prevent or adequately punish actual impairment, not lower the standards so that seemingly any level is treated the same. I do agree with some harsh penalties but sometimes they are considered harsh not because of what is being restricted but rather who and whether the crime fit the punishment.

I used to work for the prosecutor's office and there was a case where a person was in their car, keys in the ignition, reportedly there for enough time for the officers to arrive, didn't drive, but was hammered as hell. I left before the conclusion of the trial, so I don't know the results but I knew the arguments made. I have also heard stories of drunken tractor driving in the middle of Nowhere, USA and a bicycle rider riding drunk. Ruined something, not someone, and paying for the damages should have been sufficient. I forgot what they got him for but it wasn't DUI. It was like disorderly conduct but not.

I don't have any problem with a limit that is based on considerable research. As Clyde noted, you can be prosecuted below the limit if you are actually impaired, which is not all that uncommon - though curiously, Clyde seemed upset both that there was an "arbitrary" limit and that people could be prosecuted for being below that limit. There is no reason that I can see why someone should have to be swerving all over the road before they're deemed a hazard to others.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

a week ... DUI and dope... yeah

Weed is barely illegal in CA. So long as it doesn't look like it was for sale (and he'd presumably still be in custody if they did) or a significant amount, I'd be somewhat surprised if they even charge him with that.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

Thanks, MHSL, I do try to keep my rants limited to the politics board, but sometimes I can't help it.

Crimson....



Not that they're not represented, but its a powerful and organized lobby on one side vs. a collection of opinions on the other.

And I'm not saying .08 is arbitrary - its a fine limit, certainly means impairment. But the anti groups are pushing for ever-lower levels, and that's where I call BS. And if you get a 2nd DUI I'm fine with anything they throw at someone, there's just no excuse after all the education and warnings following the 1st.

There is strong evidence that you are impaired at 0.05 or below. As said earlier, in terms of limits, the US is among the highest in the world. In fact, earlier I said developed world, but it's really the entire world:

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits Worldwide

 

[ChrisPozz]

Bill Polian revealed today that "the league" does not like it when teams suspend players unilaterally and they've made it aware to teams that that's their stance. They "encourage" teams to let the NFL handle any suspension. Something fans need to consider when they rant and rave.

 

[NinerSickness]

I'm sure this'll land him at least a 1-game suspension. Or will it be 4?

I honestly hope it's 4. This guy needs more than a slap on the wrist to wake his dumb ass up.

 

[Smalls]

I'm sure this'll land him at least a 1-game suspension. Or will it be 4?

I honestly hope it's 4. This guy needs more than a slap on the wrist to wake his dumb ass up.

I feel the same way. Seems like he hasn't suffered consequences for bad decisions to this point.

 

[shouldakepowens]

He'll play Sunday

 

[ChrisPozz]

Bill Polian revealed today that "the league" does not like it when teams suspend players unilaterally and they've made it aware to teams that that's their stance. They "encourage" teams to let the NFL handle any suspension. Something fans need to consider when they rant and rave.

Matt Maiocco:

Harbaugh: "I expect Aldon to be back at work and play on Sunday."

Harbaugh said the NFL has exclusivity when it comes to punishment in such matters.

 

[shouldakepowens]

Harbaugh now says he expects Smith to play on Sunday.

 

[Yadahell]

I was worried something like this would happen with Aldon. Get your shit together man!

 

[Crimsoncrew]

Curse of the super bowl loser rearing its ugly head? Frustrating....

 

[kev_fan_ATX_80]

Weed is barely illegal in CA. So long as it doesn't look like it was for sale (and he'd presumably still be in custody if they did) or a significant amount, I'd be somewhat surprised if they even charge him with that.

I was referring to the anti-drug policies in the NFL not the CA laws

 

[kev_fan_ATX_80]

He'll play Sunday

yeah i agree, but there will be an investigation by the NFL that will conclude after Sun and they may come down on him hard... This is not his first conduct violation

 

[Yadahell]

Just hope he's suspended 1 game and its the Jaguar game...

 

[notmyfault]

Weed is barely illegal in CA. So long as it doesn't look like it was for sale (and he'd presumably still be in custody if they did) or a significant amount, I'd be somewhat surprised if they even charge him with that.

Correct - marijuana possession is an infraction...a waste of every ones time to even charge someone with. Make it legal already...


However, they could use the vehicle code section which prohibits the transportation of marijuana. I believe that is a wobbler? I'm not positive, though.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

Correct - marijuana possession is an infraction...a waste of every ones time to even charge someone with. Make it legal already...


However, they could use the vehicle code section which prohibits the transportation of marijuana. I believe that is a wobbler? I'm not positive, though.

Yeah, I believe it is a wobbler. I'd be shocked if a bay area DA charged it as a felony, though. I've seen a DUI where a kid had a pretty good-sized mason jar of pot that wasn't charged at all, much less as a felony.

 

[darken65]

....end of rant!

 

[MrChangoT97]

I wonder how much Aldon threw up today at pratice? You know the coaches just had him doing ups / downs and sprints.

Harbaugh looked pissed and frustrated during the press conference.

 

[moxie]

 

[imac_21]

So, Aldon is an absolute fucking idiot.

I would love it if Baalke called up Philly today to find out what it would take to get Brandon Graham. I love having Aldon on the field, but you can't be this fucking stupid. He probably gets 1 (maybe 2) games this time, but next time (and there will be a next time, let's not fool ourselves) he will get at least 4.

In terms of our "big FAs of the future" he is 100% at the bottom of my priority list right now.

Fucking idiot.