Smith Sr. - 2.75 BAC

Adam Collins4 said:I was talking about parenting here, not what the government does...

Then there's that whole situation back in Santa Monica a few years ago... honestly, the old man should have laid into him so hard he'd still be wondering what hit him today.

Oh, so now you're suddenly an expert on parenting? Really? 😍

The real issue here—the thing we should actually be sweating—is this guy who bankrolled the entire election campaign just so he could bulldoze his way into building a massive shopping mall without a single permit. Now he’s raking in insane amounts of cash from that place, and get this: he can stroll right into the White House whenever he feels like it without even calling ahead. But nobody wants to touch that, right? Because he isn't some low-level hack from the Republican Party—he’s just your typical, everyday scumbag who happens to be best friends with the President.

Bryan Nelson352 said:It’s a shame we don't have that secluded island getaway anymore... Marshall actually had a vision for stuff like that. If we still had it today, you’d have all that nonsense—his alcoholic father and their mother, who used to settle everyone's disputes while they just hung out by the coast, enjoying that whole little family atmosphere...🙂

You are something else! Seriously, people need to get their facts straight—Alcatraz was specifically for political prisoners. Criminals like Žužić used that environment to target those political inmates, while anyone actually connected to the Party enjoyed much more protection than a hundred guys like Žužić. It’s funny how things worked back then; if someone from the Party committed an offense like this, you wouldn't even see a headline about it in the papers, let alone see them held accountable. It was a completely different world. Honestly, looking at the stats, there were way more fatalities on the roads back then, even though there were three times fewer cars on the streets compared to now. It really puts things into perspective.

Sandra Smith said:Maybe just the fact that we're talking about a buddy and a protégé of the guy currently holding the highest office in America?

Either way, I can't help but feel that Žužić belongs in the Mad House... 😬

dustymarlin10 said:Like father, like son...

And honestly, it’s got everything to do with politics.
Do you really think they’d act this way if they didn't have such massive political backing behind them?

Whoever is bankrolling a decent political party,
they become untouchable—you just don't touch them!

They're basically like those sacred cows in India,
getting whatever they want and sleeping soundly at night.

They think they're the big boss, but man, they couldn't be more wrong,
because eventually, they'll end up being victims of the very same political racketeers themselves.😁

quietfalcon7 said:Do you seriously think he gives a damn about whether he has a driver's license or not? If he isn't smart enough to stay out of a car with a 2.7 BAC, I doubt he cares one bit about his paperwork.

Dambek already dismantled your logic point by point, so I see no reason to waste my breath repeating myself. All I will say is this: his wife is going to find a loophole in the law before the ink is even dry on the citation...

Jeremy Wilson3 said:There won't be any justice until the families of these thugs organize their own neighborhood watch and take matters into their own hands. Our legal system and local police have absolutely zero credibility left.

The government is basically useless here because—let's face it—it seems like the "pay-to-play" culture is still very much alive in America. I guess common sense suggests that your axe idea is a bit extreme, but if something like this happened to me and the state was paralyzed by the usual cocktail of money, politics, and connections, I'm not entirely sure I wouldn't feel the same way. However, people like this should at least have their cars seized since the vehicle was the weapon used. Not for those who stay under a 0.08 BAC (or whatever limit those bureaucrats decide on), but for anyone over that or any repeat offenders—they should lose their licenses, be forced to attend alcohol education courses—on their own dime, obviously. Basically, make their lives such a nightmare that they can't do anything for the next couple of years except sit through lectures and retake exams.
And of course, hit them where it hurts—their wallets.

driftingdriver said:Either way, I can't help but feel that Žužić belongs in the Mad House... 😬

just as a police academy recruit doesn't belong in an asylum

What a load of nonsense. Anyone caught driving drunk needs to be thrown behind bars for at least 15 days and slapped with a fine of at least $3.25. As for repeat offenders? Straight to jail for 30 days and permanent vehicle forfeiture, regardless of whose name is on the title.
Comments regarding the cops who just sat there while some idiot drove off are irrelevant; those "professionals" belong in a job center, not on the force.
Regarding that gentleman, the only word for him is moron—and that’s being generous.
I’ve truly had enough of these alcoholics behind the wheel. This needs to end, and fast.

Bryan Nelson352 said:The guy actually had his driver's license suspended back on May 30th... so, essentially, the police let a man who was absolutely wasted behind the wheel walk away without a license,😕 and then, naturally, another patrol pulls him over and hits him with a $2,750 fine.

The whole thing is probably going to end with some "astronomical" fine of $5000 and another six months without driving privileges... which, frankly, is going to be a massive blow to him.

What an absolute disgrace of a man and a father...

So we're looking at old laws here. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if this case gets thrown out on a technicality, especially since his wife seems to know exactly how to exploit the loopholes in the legal system...