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Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 08-27-2009, 05:24 AM:

It was just reported this morning. He was arrested in Anderson county, after another motorist reported a Benz driving erratically on the road.

It may be time for Billy G to go back to Texas.

Posted by bayer (Member # 462) on 08-27-2009, 05:32 AM:

I thought I read just the other day that he was living in the Dallas area.

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 08-27-2009, 05:34 AM:

WLEX 18 has video. They reported that he refused to take a breathalizer or give a blood sample. Which, is the smart thing to do, because it only gives them evidence to prosecute.

They also arrested a guy with him for PI, who was from Versailles.

BCG was reportedly in negotiations with UK to settle their dispute. I don't know if it will affect that issue, but it will sure have an impact on him getting another coaching job.

[ 08-27-2009, 05:51 AM: Message edited by: boomdaddy ]

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 08-27-2009, 06:45 AM:

The scary part is wondering how many times he was on the road in the same condition and didn't get caught.

Posted by bayer (Member # 462) on 08-27-2009, 07:33 AM:

Refusal to submit to breath or blood test will result in automatic loss of Kentucky driving privileges as well as other states

Posted by prophet (Member # 2089) on 08-27-2009, 07:41 AM:

Details from WLEX:

Link

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 08-27-2009, 08:31 AM:

Here is a Video..

link

Posted by GA Cat (Member # 642) on 08-27-2009, 08:40 AM:

Oh how the mighty have fallen.

Posted by BlueCollarMan (Member # 2114) on 08-27-2009, 08:44 AM:

Think he will try to get his court appearance moved to Texas? [Big Grin]

Fred

Posted by Trey Ball (Member # 332) on 08-27-2009, 09:05 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by GA Cat:
Oh how the mighty have fallen.

I'm not sure he was ever mighty.

Posted by BlueCollarMan (Member # 2114) on 08-27-2009, 09:07 AM:

Does anyone else think that the more BCG does bad, that it still reflects poorly on Todd and Barnhart?

Fred

Posted by Trey Ball (Member # 332) on 08-27-2009, 09:22 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by BlueCollarMan:
Does anyone else think that the more BCG does bad, that it still reflects poorly on Todd and Barnhart?

Fred

I don't think so. While I always thought it was a bad hire from Day 1 the fact of the matter is that the Media had made Billy G out to be one of the Top Coaches in the game and a hot commodity.

Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 08-27-2009, 09:41 AM:

There are at least two of us who hope they castrate and hang him.

Posted by Blue Hillbilly (Member # 193) on 08-27-2009, 10:29 AM:

He has enough money to buy his way out of this.

Posted by Roger (Member # 2760) on 08-27-2009, 02:09 PM:

For one of you lawyers?

If this goes to trial, is it correct that it will be tried in district court? Does the jury hearing misdemeanor cases consist of six jurors and a alternate or two? Does the jury have to be unanamous in its decision to convict? Or is he not guilty if only one juror votes not guilty?

Posted by Bluecat (Member # 516) on 08-27-2009, 03:07 PM:

Catmandoo's link he looks as drunk as a skunk!, wow!

Posted by Roger (Member # 2760) on 08-27-2009, 03:56 PM:

Usually it takes a long time to play the 19th hole. I can totally understand why he told the officer he'd been playing golf.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 08-27-2009, 04:11 PM:

Bluecat, if it looks likes a drunk, talks like a drunk, walks like a drunk, it must be a drunk.. [Eek!]

[ 08-27-2009, 04:12 PM: Message edited by: catmandoo ]

Posted by GA Cat (Member # 642) on 08-27-2009, 06:47 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Trey Ball:

quote:
Originally posted by GA Cat:
Oh how the mighty have fallen.
I'm not sure he was ever mighty.

That was somewhat tongue in cheek, but one has to look back at the day he was introduced at Kentucky with the standing ovations and all the talk about how dedicated he was to basketball and compare it to the video here. Wow, how far down he has come since that day.

Posted by Blue Hillbilly (Member # 193) on 08-27-2009, 07:45 PM:

He entered a not guilty plea. With no blood or breath tests, how can they proof he was drunk?

Posted by Sonofabone (Member # 3100) on 08-27-2009, 08:53 PM:

I know someone who woulda said that we finally know why Captain Queeg never knew who ate the strawberries or where he **** last. But why are we talking about issues like this? Ted Kennedy died yesterday.

Posted by Trey Ball (Member # 332) on 08-27-2009, 09:20 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Sonofabone:
I know someone who woulda said that we finally know why Captain Queeg never knew who ate the strawberries or where he **** last. But why are we talking about issues like this? Ted Kennedy died yesterday.

LOL!! The apple didn't fall far from the tree.

Posted by Roger (Member # 2760) on 08-27-2009, 11:57 PM:

Hillbilly,

That's what I'm wondering. Also, in my book, circumstantial evidence would never get anyone convicted. It's his word against the cops word in the courtroom and I think there just may be a UK fan on that jury (should it go to trial) that would find him not guilty.

Just about every police report on a DUI arrest will say: subject had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, smelled of alcohol and unsteady on their feet. Ita a given!

Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 08-28-2009, 06:24 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by bayer:
Refusal to submit to breath or blood test will result in automatic loss of Kentucky driving privileges as well as other states

Bayer, I have to disagree with you here. My neighbors son is a lawyer, and three of his first five cases were dui. He told me that if I'm ever pulled over to refuse all tests and ask to see your lawyer (although I would never put myself in that spot). In one of the cases, he said a female friend called him from the drive-thru of a McDonalds and said the cops were behind her with their lights on that she was very drunk. He told her to refuse every test and he would be on his way. He took it before a judge and got the case thrown out. At the hearing, he said he asked the cop to walk a straight line and when the cop didn't stay perfectly straight, he somehow got it thrown out. I kind of think that's a terrible whay to let a drunk driver get off scott free, but our justice system does have some holes in it.

Posted by CatfanRick (Member # 126) on 08-28-2009, 07:43 AM:

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IMPLIED CONSENT

Implied Consent applies to any person who operates or is in physical control of a motor vehicle or a vehicle that is not a motor vehicle anywhere in Kentucky. Implied Consent means that when a person operates or is in physical control of a motor vehicle or a vehicle that is not a motor vehicle as defined by statute in Kentucky they have been deemed to have given consent to one (1) or more tests of blood, breath and urine, or combination for the purpose of determining alcohol concentration or presence of a substance which may impair one's driving ability. Only through a test of blood, breath or urine can alcohol levels be accurately measured. The breath test is precise and efficient in measuring BRAC.
It analyzes a breath sample to determine the amount of alcohol in the breath. A blood test measures the amount of alcohol in the blood. (Alcohol concentration means either grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath)

License Suspension for Refusal to Take Alcohol or Subsequent Tests

It should be noted that all of the offenses listed below are for refusals within a five year period.

1st Offense 30 to 120 Days 3rd Offense 24 to 36 Months

2nd Offense 12 to 18 Months 4th Offense or subsequent-60 Months

Whether you are found guilty or innocent of the DUI charge, you will remain answerable for the Refusal and risk license suspension.

I think that the field sobriety test is also a part of this. If you refuse the field sobriety test you will also answer to the implied consent law.

Also, you are only required to take one of the three, breath, blood or urine, and I think you can request which at your expense, not sure about that at this time, if you prefer a blood or urine test. If you blow below the limit on the breath test they can not force you with penalty to your license to take another test looking for other substances.

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 08-28-2009, 09:03 AM:

To add to Rick's post:

In Florida - you lose your driving privilages anywhere from 12 to 24 months depending on the offense plus you must appear in court and may be fined and other costs depending on your driving record.

Refusing is llike admitting!!

Posted by jamborain (Member # 2385) on 08-28-2009, 05:18 PM:

Does BCG also look like he has spent more time at the buffet than the course? Wow, what a disaster. I remember the video from the first year when he was talking about kids with cancer. That was the last time I have had a favorable opinion of him. Does he not have enough money to hire someone to keep him from being this stupid.

How will this impact his lawsuit?

Posted by bayer (Member # 462) on 08-28-2009, 08:18 PM:

quote:
Bayer, I have to disagree with you here.

Sorry Paul, but your information on this is wrong. Your refusal may prevent the police from obtaining any incriminating information, but you still lose your license. As the info posted by Rick aboved points out, even if you are subsequently found not guilty, you still lose your license for refusing to submit to the test.