Raiders Receiver Pleads Guilty To Bay Bridge DUI

[Big Chance]

Three years probation? Probably unsupervised, but d@mn! Three MONTHS of classes? Am I missing something here?

Sounds like he was a little more guilty than his lawyer initially made it sound.

[RAIDER925]

Three years probation? Probably unsupervised, but d@mn! Three MONTHS of classes? Am I missing something here?

this is about right.. DHBs 1st dui and only was about 4% over the legal limit.. 3 month first time offender program, 3 years court probation

Ive gotten 2 and had to complete this 18month multiple offender program, 1st timers depending on BAC will get 3-6 months classes

[RAIDERFAN520]

I saw something the other day that says DUI doesn't fall under the personal conduct policy. That DUI falls under the substance abuse policy. So I'm purely speculating but I don't see any suspension in this case. At the most he will be required to complete substance abuse counseling and possibly a fine but that's it. Now if he would have resisted arrest and fought with the police or injured or killed someone while driving under the influence then he would most definitely looking at a suspension depending on how severe the incident was. Being that DHB hasn't had any other incidents and isn't a repeat offender he will get a slap on the wrist by the league. Now legally that's a different story. Depending on his blood alcohol level and his legal record is what will determine his punishment. He could be looking at jail time fines,counseling,suspended liscense and get a fancy breathalyzer machine placed in his vehicle.

[djh_raider]

this is about right.. DHBs 1st dui and only was about 4% over the legal limit.. 3 month first time offender program, 3 years court probation

Ive gotten 2 and had to complete this 18month multiple offender program, 1st timers depending on BAC will get 3-6 months classes

4% over the legal limit? What is the legal limit there? In Australia the limit is 0.05% so DHB being at 0.13 means he is nearly 3 times over the limit if he was caught in Australia. That equates to automatic loss of licence plus fins and other stuff.

In any event, this is his first offence so I do not think he will get suspended. It sounds as if he wants to put this behind him and move on. Interesting the lawyer's comments about "serious issues" with the case. Not sure where he was going with that, but DHB has done the right thing and obviously wants to focus on football and getting better.

[MsAutumnWind]

He is a first-time offender, but regardless, I still see the $50,000 fine coming (as per league substance abuse policy) & minimum one-game suspension, but the suspension is speculative. I would expect that because there has been so many (let me reiterate, SO MANY!) DUI & suspicion of DUI arrests this offseason, Goodell would have to bring the hammer down on everyone.

I wrote a bit on this on my blog, if anyone would like to read. Feel free to comment if you'd like:
The Silver Lining » DHB Pleads ‘No Contest’ To DUI Charge

In the meantime, glad DHB didn't drag this out any more than it needed to be. Blowing a 0.12 & 0.13 is hard to dispute.

[RAIDER925]

4% over the legal limit? What is the legal limit there? In Australia the limit is 0.05% so DHB being at 0.13 means he is nearly 3 times over the limit if he was caught in Australia. That equates to automatic loss of licence plus fins and other stuff.

In any event, this is his first offence so I do not think he will get suspended. It sounds as if he wants to put this behind him and move on. Interesting the lawyer's comments about "serious issues" with the case. Not sure where he was going with that, but DHB has done the right thing and obviously wants to focus on football and getting better.

0.08% here in cali

[Dj Diesel]

This hilarious. Sad but hilarious

[SLVR and Black]

In the meantime, glad DHB didn't drag this out any more than it needed to be. Blowing a 0.12 & 0.13 is hard to dispute.

For those who may not know, .12/.13 is pretty darn buzzed and he'd have to down something like a six pack in an hour to get there. IMO, he did the right thing in ending it now and getting the whole thing over with. And, for that, I give him props. Of course putting himself in this position in the first place wasn't the wisest thing, but still...

[LINQ]

Three years probation? Probably unsupervised, but d@mn! Three MONTHS of classes? Am I missing something here?

this is about right.. DHBs 1st dui and only was about 4% over the legal limit.. 3 month first time offender program, 3 years court probation

Ive gotten 2 and had to complete this 18month multiple offender program, 1st timers depending on BAC will get 3-6 months classes

4%? That would kill most people. I guess you mean 0.04% over making him a 0.12.

[als_shadow]

For those who may not know, .12/.13 is pretty darn buzzed and he'd have to down something like a six pack in an hour to get there. .

I've watched the police demonstrations in college... and I live in Wisconsin... .12 isn't enough for a veteran drinker to catch a good buzz. We have guys getting picked up with .30+. Yes, they can still drive the car sometimes. Blanket statements don't work with alcohol consumption. One size doesn't fit all. But if he was caught driving erratically, then at least he can't say he was sober but over the legal limit.

BTW, I weigh 180 lbs and I can't have more than 1 drink in an hour safely to stay under the limit. A six pack in an hour would put me in the ER! One size doesn't fit all!!! I have a 60 year old friend who's a lifelong alcoholic who can drink 4-5 beers in a hour for 4 hours straight and still drive himself home... and I don't feel unsafe when I ride with him either. He weighs over 270 lbs.

3 years probation is excessive. His attorney should be ashamed.

[LawFitz]

For those who may not know, .12/.13 is pretty darn buzzed

It depends on your tolerance. .12/.13 is nothing for regular drinkers. For an average sized person, approximately one beer per hour will get you to the .08% maximum BAC for a DUI. It's a VERY low threshold.

[SLVR and Black]

It depends on your tolerance. .12/.13 is nothing for regular drinkers. For an average sized person, approximately one beer per hour will get you to the .08% maximum BAC for a DUI. It's a VERY low threshold.

1 normal beer = approx .02 and the body will process approx .02 per hour. When my brother was going through the CHP Academy (he's on patrol on 880 in Hayward) he got the opportunity to experience what .08 feels like. Mind you, he's not a heavy drinker but he's not a rookie either -- he was darn near staggering at .08. He wants to run me through the same process, I'm eager to do so but it'll have to be a time when I don't have to drive home.

[als_shadow]

1 normal beer = approx .02 and the body will process approx .02 per hour. When my brother was going through the CHP Academy (he's on patrol on 880 in Hayward) he got the opportunity to experience what .08 feels like. Mind you, he's not a heavy drinker but he's not a rookie either -- he was darn near staggering at .08. He wants to run me through the same process, I'm eager to do so but it'll have to be a time when I don't have to drive home.

This has to be total non-sense.

Several times I've watched police give alcohol to a 90 lbs female who doesn't drink and a 200+ lbs male who drinks several days a week and watched the female test out above .08 with less than 6 ounces of beer and the male after drinking several beers and shots tested out above .18... the female flunked the drunk test badly, sometimes falling down and vomiting later - while the male PASSED the same drunk tests! That's right, in college SEVERAL TIMES I witnessed a male test out at .18% or above and still pass the drunk test!

I'll take my personal observations over your unproven story anytime.

Nevertheless, DHB shouldn't have put himself in the situation. He can afford to pay for a ride home.

PS - nobody passes the 'eye test' as it does not measure levels of intoxication, it only shows that alcohol is present in the body. A couple drops of alcohol is enough to flunk that one test.

[SLVR and Black]

This has to be total non-sense.

Several times I've watched police give alcohol to a 90 lbs female who doesn't drink and a 200+ lbs male who drinks several days a week and watched the female test out above .08 with less than 6 ounces of beer and the male after drinking several beers and shots tested out above .18... the female flunked the drunk test badly, sometimes falling down and vomiting later - while the male PASSED the same drunk tests! That's right, in college SEVERAL TIMES I witnessed a male test out at .18% or above and still pass the drunk test!

I'll take my personal observations over your unproven story anytime.

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There's a ton of them to support my "unproven" story. .13 is pretty buzzed for the vast majority of the population and I highly doubt that DHB is the exception to the rule. The dude blew it but he's not going to fight it and, for that, I give him props.

[XRamfan]

No need to argue the pathophysiology of ETOH in the human body.......My simple rule is, "If I have even 1 sip of alcohol, I don`t drive." Keeps things less complicated....;)