shadowcat's alcohol arrest.
shadowcat
Atlanta suburb
Monday, December 21, 2009 8:57 PM
I have already answered 6 emails and PM's about this, so let me just post it on here for every one that has not already read it.
I just spent the 17th and 18th at the Columbia Platinum Plus. I was leaving my hotel room on the 19th at 1100AM. The plan was to have breakfast at the Waffle House and then meet a favorite at the club.I was not stone sober but felt good enough to drive. I was walking down the concrete steps of the hotel. Awol bag in one hand. Ice chest in the other. I lost my balance and fell down.2 Cleaning ladies saw me fall and rushed to my rescue. They helped me up and down the stairs. I was scratched and bruised but nothing serious. They insisted that I should rest in the managers office until I felt better. I complied. The hotel called 911. The paramedics arrived. Followed by the police. The paramedics bandaged my knees and wanted to take me to the hospital. I thought this was over kill. What was the ER going to do? They had better things to do. I declined further medical attention. Then the cops said "hospital or jail". BIG mistake. I said jail. I just need a couple of hours of sleep. They cuffed me and took me to jail. I was booked on public drunkenness. I arrived at noon on Sat and was released at noon on Sun. I had to appear at a bond hearing at 900AM on Sun. I could have asked for a trial, posted bond, and then return for a court date in 1 or 2 weeks. That would have been a 4 hour drive. I elected to just plead guilty. I would have lost at a trial any way. 2 cops and 2 paramedics to testify against me.I did not have to post bond or pay a fine but the offense goes on my record. I got a taxi back to my car and drove home. I gotta watch my drinking or better yet, quit. My 1st time in jail and I want it to be my last. It is no fun!!!
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