bubba9497 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Taylor on trial for DUI http://www.washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20050105-121124-2006r THE WASHINGTON TIMES Five Washington Redskins players will be on hand to testify on behalf of safety Sean Taylor today when he stands trial for DUI in Fairfax County [VA.] General District Court. Running back Clinton Portis, cornerback Fred Smoot, wide receiver Laveranues Coles, wide receiver Rod Gardner and cornerback Garnell Wilds are prepared to testify that Taylor was not drunk in the early morning of Oct. 28, when he was arrested on the Capital Beltway. Taylor has pleaded not guilty to two charges, DUI and refusing a breathalyzer. Police say Taylor failed a field sobriety test and refused a breathalyzer. Taylor's attorney, Warren McLain, believes Taylor actually passed the field test and was improperly advised of Virginia's implied consent law, which deals with the refusal charge. "I feel even more confident now, after talking to the witnesses, that this was a mistake to have him arrested," McLain said in a phone interview. "I hope to prove that." The incident apparently followed a birthday party for Gardner. Wilds, according to McLain, was in the car when Taylor was pulled over. One of Taylor's friends outside the Redskins will be in court to testify today, as well. Coach Joe Gibbs deactivated Taylor for that week's game, a 28-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Taylor, despite making headlines all year for his controversial behavior, enjoyed an impressive rookie season and was named a first alternate for the Pro Bowl. -- Jody Foldesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNEET Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 let's hope he beats it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I am hoping that he gets a couple of weekends in the slammer. I know it's unlikely, but it would make him think twice and not make him feel invicible and above authority. This is if he's found guilty of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afparent Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Well I guess that rumour that he was with a female butt naked was wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurman Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Lets hope he learns a lesson and walks out of this without a felony conviction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The President Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Well, I glad to see that his teamates are behind him. I think the DUI laws in VA are Sh*t. I to have a DUI. He won't be in any trouble at all, couple meeting and a fine. Worst case someone have to give hime rides. In no way will he get a felony conviction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Well I just hope (like so many of you) that he's learned his leason and won't make that mistake again of even being put in that postition. CALL A CAB!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Wilds was with him. Those Va Tech guys are crazy and party. humor. I hope the trial doesn't cut into his workout time. Maybe between court sessions he can work in some sit-ups and push-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_dallas Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I'm just glad that the character of those Redskins players is so great that they are willing to lie in a court of law, with their hand on a bible, to help their friend get out of a fine. Seriously...that is sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins0128 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by f_dallas I'm just glad that the character of those Redskins players is so great that they are willing to lie in a court of law, with their hand on a bible, to help their friend get out of a fine. Seriously...that is sad. Who said they will be lying? You because you were there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canesluver Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by f_dallas I'm just glad that the character of those Redskins players is so great that they are willing to lie in a court of law, with their hand on a bible, to help their friend get out of a fine. Seriously...that is sad. Until you know what they testify too, don't call them liars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_dallas Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Who said they will be lying? You because you were there? Stop right there. I'm not going to burn Taylor for making a mistake lots of young people (and old people) make, but no one refuses a breathalizer when they are sober. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC THE REDskinsfan Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 C'mon people, seriously. He's only a kid and kids make mistakes. Guilty or not he'll be forgive by this die hard fan. Let's be glad no one got hurt!! HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skns4life Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by f_dallas I'm just glad that the character of those Redskins players is so great that they are willing to lie in a court of law, with their hand on a bible, to help their friend get out of a fine. Seriously...that is sad. hey F_Dallas...F_U!! who the hell are you to say that they will be lying?? were you there?? i dont think so so STFU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins0128 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by f_dallas Stop right there. I'm not going to burn Taylor for making a mistake lots of young people (and old people) make, but no one refuses a breathalizer when they are sober. Noone ever has? lol I have no clue if the guy was drunk, and am not trying to claim as much. If he was, is the first person ever to do this? Ummm, no. However, you are making some generalizations here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skns4life Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by skns4life so so STFU! no im not stuttering...just typed it twice:doh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan080 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Just dont do it again. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUBAKAH Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by f_dallas I'm not going to burn Taylor for making a mistake lots of young people (and old people) make, but no one refuses a breathalizer when they are sober. That's BS. I don't drink, and would not even consider taking one if I was asked to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins0128 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by CHUBAKAH That's BS. I don't drink, and would not even consider taking one if I was asked to. Chewy, that can't be true. F_Dallas said so. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_dallas Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 That's BS. I don't drink, and would not even consider taking one if I was asked to. May I ask why? Chewy, that can't be true. F_Dallas said so. So, let me get this straight- Taylor left a birthday bash with fellow players one evening. Next, Taylor was pulled over for no reason at all. He then refused to take a breathalyzer test because ? After that, he failed a field sobriety test. You look at that scenario and tell me he was probably sober? I already said, this isn't about Taylor- he made a mistake (hopefully he learns from it) that a lot of people make. I do not understand why you would argue whether or not he was guilty of it, though. A professional athlete refuses the breath test and doesn't have enough balance and coordination to stand on one leg and touch his nose with his eyes closed? Gimme a break...this is silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins0128 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by f_dallas May I ask why? So, let me get this straight- Taylor left a birthday bash with fellow players one evening. Next, Taylor was pulled over for no reason at all. He then refused to take a breathalyzer test because ? After that, he failed a field sobriety test. You look at that scenario and tell me he was probably sober? I already said, this isn't about Taylor- he made a mistake (hopefully he learns from it) that a lot of people make. I do not understand why you would argue whether or not he was guilty of it, though. A professional athlete refuses the breath test and doesn't have enough balance and coordination to stand on one leg and touch his nose with his eyes closed? Gimme a break...this is silly. Did you read my last post? Clearly in it I stated that I am not saying if he were guilty or not. You are. All kinds of things can happen where a person would refuse a test like that. Oh and by the way, from what I read in the post, Taylor was pulled over for speeding. Not for no reason at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_dallas Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Did you read my last post? Clearly in it I stated that I am not saying if he were guilty or not. You are. So what's the point of arguing if you won't even take a stance? I'm just saying that based on the facts, he is guilty. Can his lawyer find a way out of it? Maybe- but cripes...come on. All kinds of things can happen where a person would refuse a test like that. What are the reasons you would refuse one (AUTOMATIC FAIL after leaving a party AND fail the field sobriety test? Oh and by the way, from what I read in the post, Taylor was pulled over for speeding. Not for no reason at all. Okay...he was pulled over for speeding. Not sure that it helps or hurts. His defense, if I'm not mistaken, is he believes he passed the sobriety test. The Police on the scene disagreed. It sounds like Taylor still might be drunk :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skns4life Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by f_dallas So what's the point of arguing if you won't even take a stance? I'm just saying that based on the facts, he is guilty. Can his lawyer find a way out of it? Maybe- but cripes...come on. What are the reasons you would refuse one (AUTOMATIC FAIL after leaving a party AND fail the field sobriety test? Okay...he was pulled over for speeding. Not sure that it helps or hurts. His defense, if I'm not mistaken, is he believes he passed the sobriety test. The Police on the scene disagreed. It sounds like Taylor still might be drunk :laugh: and police are always right:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Go easy on f_dallas. He's just practicing being bitter for when his Eagles get eliminated, yet again. But, atleast they own the coveted NFC East trophy again. Hey f_dallas. My wife bought me one of those Redskin's superbowl varsity jackets for Christmas. Did you get an Eagles superbowl jacket? Oh man, my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTaylor Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by gibby56 Well, I glad to see that his teamates are behind him. I think the DUI laws in VA are Sh*t. I to have a DUI. He won't be in any trouble at all, couple meeting and a fine. Worst case someone have to give hime rides. In no way will he get a felony conviction. :laugh: "Worst case someone will have to give him rides":laugh: i can pick him up on my way to grab you when we are headed out for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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