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In practice, they just arrest anyone who's extremely drunk.
But what is meant by "extremely drunk"? I mean, my son could likely have several drinks in a five or six hour period without appearing drunk at all. Give me one drink and a couple of hours to drink it and I would likely be staggering!
Again, Texas law does not require them to be endagering others - they only have to have the potential to endanger others.
But that would include everyone, drunk or sober. Do they arrest the local soccer mom when she gets behind the wheel of her SUV? After all, driving has the potential to endanger others.
(Don't mind me - I'm in a very weird mood this morning)
Originally Posted by afoigrokerkok Again, Texas law does not require them to be endagering others - they only have to have the potential to endanger others.
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Originally Posted by ramanboy33
That describes and person at any time he or she is awake.
Reminds me of the Ron White joke about being arrested for public intoxication. But seriously, this is unbloodybelievable. Do the cops in Texas have a different calendar than the rest of the country? Has anyone dropped them the hint that this is 2009 and NOT 1909?
On Thursday evening, June 6, 2009, a TABC Agent entered into NPD2 and teamed up with a patrol officer in order to conduct alcoholic beverage code inspections of area clubs. While they were out, they performed these inspections into the Friday morning hours. At approximately 10:00 p.m., Thursday evening, they stopped by the Rainbow Lounge located at 651 S. Jennings in anticipation of conducting an inspection as this club is newly opened and has not received an inspection before this date. While waiting on the supervisor to arrive, which is standard operating procedure, the owner of the Rainbow Lounge approached the officers asked if there was a problem. The TABC agent explained they were waiting on a patrol supervisor to make the scene before conducting an inspection of his establishment. An inspection at the Rainbow Lounge was not conducted on this date (Friday). Other locations, however, were inspected as a continuing effort to educate and enforce over serving alcohol to intoxicated individuals.
On Saturday morning, June 27, 2009, a person identifying himself as the owner of the Rainbow Lounge called the local police station and spoke with a supervisor to ascertain if there was a problem at the Rainbow Lounge. At approximately 3:30 p.m., a Fort Worth Police sergeant spoke with the owner of the Rainbow Lounge and explained they were conducting alcoholic beverage code inspections in the area. The owner advised the sergeant officers were welcome anytime to conduct an inspection of his establishment. The sergeant advised the owner of the Rainbow Lounge that officers would return to the area this evening to continue inspections and would inspect his establishment.
On Sunday morning, June 28, 2009, at 12:30 a.m., six (6) Fort Worth Police Officers, two (2) TABC agents and a supervisor conducted inspections at 160 W Rosedale (Rosedale Saloon and Cowboy Palace). This inspection resulted in nine (9) arrests. Once the inspection was completed at these locations, officers proceeded to the Rainbow Lounge.
Officers arrived at the Rainbow Lounge to conduct the scheduled inspection. Some officers remained outside while some entered the club. While walking through the Rainbow Lounge, an extremely intoxicated patron made sexually explicit movements toward the police supervisor. This individual was arrested for public intoxication. Another intoxicated individual also made sexually explicit movements towards another officer and he was arrested for public intoxication. A third individual inside the lounge assaulted the TABC agent by grabbing the TABC agent's groin. He was escorted outside and arrested for public intoxication. The decision was made to release him to paramedics due to his extreme intoxicated state as he was repeatedly vomiting. While dealing with this person, another officer requested assistance from inside the club as he had an intoxicated individual that was resisting arrest. This person was placed on the ground in an effort to control and apprehend. A total of seven (7) arrests were made from the Rainbow Lounge during this inspection. The total arrest count for the entire evening totaled 16.
Alcohol beverage code inspections are conducted frequently at establishments located within the city limits of Fort Worth. These are conducted in order to ensure a safe environment for all. A thorough internal investigation into the allegations made is being conducted as all allegations against officers are investigated.
Please consider this was a Texas bar, the patrons were drinking (suprise) and some of them offensively (to the cops anyway) gay. I am suprised that there were as few casualties as there were. Remind me to never drink in Texas. Or never go to Texas for that matter.
Since they worked three bars in the same nght and only one of whch was a gay bar;I doubt it. They often go to bars to check for violations and it was Texas Acoholic Beverage Commission that did the check. It was the only bar they had trouble in. No one is above the law.Drunks are drunks.
Please consider this was a Texas bar, the patrons were drinking (suprise) and some of them offensively (to the cops anyway) gay. I am suprised that there were as few casualties as there were. Remind me to never drink in Texas. Or never go to Texas for that matter.
At least never drink and grab a cops crotch. I would think that would be aproblem in any state.
I do not drink in bars anywhere. It costs too much.
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