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[DrPhil]

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[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

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I'm in the minority, but I really think they should just let it go. At this point the FHP's actions seem almost vindictive, like they are so pissed that he won't talk to them so they are going to give him hell.

And if they discover that his injuries were the result of "domestic violence" then can they really arrest her and gain a conviction if he refuses to prosecute?

On the painkillers tip . . . I didn't know that would constitute a DUI. Most painkillers I have taken have not strictly forbidden driving. The labels just said be careful when driving or don't drive until you know the effects. So why is that considered a DUI? Doesn't make sense to me unless you are mixing them with illegal drugs or alcohol at the same time.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

I'm in the minority, but I really think they should just let it go. At this point the FHP's actions seem almost vindictive, like they are so pissed that he won't talk to them so they are going to give him hell.

And if they discover that his injuries were the result of "domestic violence" then can they really arrest her and gain a conviction if he refuses to prosecute?

On the painkillers tip . . . I didn't know that would constitute a DUI. Most painkillers I have taken have not strictly forbidden driving. The labels just said be careful when driving or don't drive until you know the effects. So why is that considered a DUI? Doesn't make sense to me unless you are mixing them with illegal drugs or alcohol at the same time.

I agree with you...if he doesn't press charges, what's the point? And really, what evidence will they have that he was under the influence of pain killers. A medical chart will likely only say that he takes the medication but not when, how much, etc. They won't be able to prosecute him without knowing the blood levels to figure out if he would really be intoxicated/influenced by the medication anyway.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

On the painkillers tip . . . I didn't know that would constitute a DUI. Most painkillers I have taken have not strictly forbidden driving. The labels just said be careful when driving or don't drive until you know the effects. So why is that considered a DUI? Doesn't make sense to me unless you are mixing them with illegal drugs or alcohol at the same time.

The labels on bottles of wine don't strictly prohibit driving either -- they caution to drink and drive responsibly.

It's DUI if the drugs, whether they are OTC, prescription or illegal, impair one's ability to drive. But as AOII Angel says, proving that at this point would be almost impossible.