Sunday, October 3, 2010

Chicago DUI attorney thinks you shouldn't wear clothes that give the police probable cause to make you a suspect

This Chicago DUI attorney has posted here about wearing clothing to court that may cause you  a problem.

Even she can’t imagine giving someone legal advice to avoid wearing clothing that could give the police probable cause to charge you with a DUI.

 A three-time convicted drunk driver allegedly drove into the front steps of a house while intoxicated and wearing a T-shirt that says, “I have a drinking problem.” 
James J. Johnson, 50, of 519 Quaddick Town Farm Road in Thompson, was ordered held yesterday on $2,500 bail on charges of drunken driving (fourth offense), negligent driving and malicious destruction of property less than $250. Mr. Johnson was also cited for a marked lanes violation. 
Dudley District Court Judge Neil G. Snider ordered Mr. Johnson to remain alcohol free with random testing, and a pretrial hearing was set for Oct. 28. 
A prosecutor requested $10,000 bail, in part because the state could not impose a condition that Mr. Johnson wear an electronic monitor with a “Sobrietor” device that ensures he doesn't drink alcohol. That's because he resides in Connecticut. 
Mr. Johnson, who was not injured, slurred his words, according to a police report. When asked what happened, he said his dogs were running around inside his truck, causing him to lose control, police said. 

 There’s a lot that could be said here, but where does one start?

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