B.W.I. @ Mark Twain

[KrappieKid]

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[Bruce Carp]

I make it a practice to avoid booze on the water while operating a boat. Others can partake but if I am operating I don't drink. I would fight it if you think you can win, but admitting to drinking and driving on a forum is not the best defense. Good luck.

[KrappieKid]

Better yet, does anyone have the name and number of a "Good" lawyer in the Hannibal/Mark Twain Lake area.

Thanks

[TAE73]

Krappiekid, why did you erase your post?

I read it just after you posted it, now makes me wonder why would you delete it? Dont get me wrong I enjoy tossing back a few beers will on the water. But I think people should know there limit. I may drink 3 or 4 but this over the entire day. I know you where not the only one out on the water drinking but you happen to be in spot at that time that the WP saw you. Or they had been watching you for sometime. I dont think being out of state had anything to do with it either.

[KrappieKid]

I erased the post because I think people are getting the wrong idea. I drank 4 beers in 6 1/2 hours which would put me well within the LEGAL missouri limit of .10% to operate a boat on public waterways. I was running about half speed in my jon boat with my fiance. The officer was not able to get an accurate breathalizer and said he had no choice but to take me to jail. He said "HE WAS TIRED OF MESSING AROUND WITH ME". I passed all other field sobriety test. I am not real sure what happened with that; however, I do know that I was NOT intoxicated nor did I run anyone's family over. I feel that the real crime I was guilty of in this situation was having an out-of-state registered boat on MTL during a holiday weekend. I've seen similiar things happen on IL waters to MO boaters at Carlyle.

Like my original thread said, shortly (seconds) before I was pulled over, and in plain view of the cop, I was nearly the one who was run over by drunken boaters in a 35' ski boat going at least 50-60 mph. The cops didn't seem to be interested in this however.

I was merely asking the viewers of this forum for any advice on this particuliar charge because I don't know anyone who has ever received such a charge in Missouri. I didn't post this to get scolded from the various viewers of this forum.

Funny how no one posted any "MOTHERLY ADVICE" on the Tread titled "WHICH BEER DO YOU DRINK WHILE CRAPPIE FISHING". I guess these guys walk/swim to their fishing holes.

Not trying to sound like a smart alleck.

My Apologies.

[TAE73]

Krappiekid, I wasnt trying passing judgement on you. Sounds like you didnt drink to much in my book. If the officer wasnt able to get a reading and passed all the test doesnt sound like he should of halled you in. I know it sucks when the cops ignore the obvious rule breakers. But from what you said you should be able to beat this in court. I know you are venting, because I would of just as been upset as you are if I was in your place. Good luck.

[KrappieKid]

Thanks TAE

I am sorry for sounding like a jerk.

Victim of wrong place wrong time. I knew I should have fished the north end....HA HA.

[TAE73]

Nay, you will just learn to stay home on the holiday weekends.

[CrappieOutlaw]

Did you get the name of the officer who arrested you?


4 beers sure doesnt seem like much, but when its hot and if you havent eaten much it can do it. Ya gota remember your b.a.c. will peak 45 minutes after your last drink

good luck

[bugman]

Aint that the way it always seems to go....brow beat the little man and let the real law breakers get away with anything.I feel for ya kid dont sound like you got a fair shake.