Emilio? (San Antonio, Galveston, Howe: movies, tax, bus)

[quest51210]

well with miller lite and bud as some of his sponsors their lobbyists should allow it to go well for him. afterall, i admire people who get the right connections to work the system rather than the system work them.

[SanAntoQT]

Sad, truly sad.

[sinsativ]

The biggest question is what will happen with the pending DWI, from before, and this one. The prior one is still open, so legally, he only has one conviction, mind you, Im not a proponent of his by no means. I think he should have been convicted and in jail rather than out to possibly do harm again after his last relapse and promise that it would never happen again. If he gets convicted of the one here in Bexar county from I believe 2005, then thats his 2nd, and this one makes his 3rd, and a Felony, or vice versa, however the timing on the trials goes. They will try to postpone them, but since they are in different counties, gonna be tricky. He aint that bigga name. Just a sympathy and Hispanic drunk driver at this time, coulda been a school bus of people he ran into rather than a concrete bridge. He deserves jail time, and any insurance money, if he has any on the bus, and himself, should go to his band members, he put them out of work, his ignorance, and his addiction. Damn drug addicted machismo almost killed several people.

[SanAntoQT]

Originally Posted by sinsativ

The biggest question is what will happen with the pending DWI, from before, and this one. The prior one is still open, so legally, he only has one conviction, mind you, Im not a proponent of his by no means. I think he should have been convicted and in jail rather than out to possibly do harm again after his last relapse and promise that it would never happen again. If he gets convicted of the one here in Bexar county from I believe 2005, then thats his 2nd, and this one makes his 3rd, and a Felony, or vice versa, however the timing on the trials goes. They will try to postpone them, but since they are in different counties, gonna be tricky. He aint that bigga name. Just a sympathy and Hispanic drunk driver at this time, coulda been a school bus of people he ran into rather than a concrete bridge. He deserves jail time, and any insurance money, if he has any on the bus, and himself, should go to his band members, he put them out of work, his ignorance, and his addiction. Damn drug addicted machismo almost killed several people.

I agree completely! He should serve time, just as anyone else would, whether he's a "name" or not! I find it truly sad that there are people who think that he should just get away with a slap on the wrist and a minimal fine.

[Paka]

The fact that this is a repeat drunk driving offense AND he was not licensed to drive a bus...I would HOPE that the Insurance people do not pay out for either injuries or damages.

I understand that will come off as cold to some, but what incentive is there for others to follow the law and have proper liscensure and not drive drunk if your insurance will cover it all??? Not to mention the fact that it is like shoplifting...WE (those that pay) cover the costs in increase premiums for those that are not insured/liscensed/covered. The consumer always gets stuck making up the losses.

That brings up an interesting question...CAN you be insured without a liscense to operate a certain class of vehicle???

[sinsativ]

Originally Posted by Paka

The fact that this is a repeat drunk driving offense AND he was not licensed to drive a bus...I would HOPE that the Insurance people do not pay out for either injuries or damages.

I understand that will come off as cold to some, but what incentive is there for others to follow the law and have proper liscensure and not drive drunk if your insurance will cover it all??? Not to mention the fact that it is like shoplifting...WE (those that pay) cover the costs in increase premiums for those that are not insured/liscensed/covered. The consumer always gets stuck making up the losses.

That brings up an interesting question...CAN you be insured without a liscense to operate a certain class of vehicle???

Actually, most insurance companies state very clearly, they will not pay if the vehicle is being operated by a non-licensed driver, (that was authorized) by the owner, which in this case was Emilio Neveroooo, so, Oh NOOOOOO. His Macho, cause he didn't like nobody else to drive his big bus, and he wanted to put everyone else's life at risk, he is solely responsible for everything that happened. Financially and morally.

[SanAntoQT]

Originally Posted by quest51210

i think they should give him the standard fee and he pay their injuries. otherwise what are these bandmembers going to do for a job if he fully recovers? do you think those scrubs stand a chance in any other nationally touring bands anytime soon?

Sorry, but Emilio has already proven in more ways than one that he has NO morals.

As far as bandmates not being able to have jobs if Emilio goes to prison, why would they wait around, without pay, until he recovers? Let me guess...because he is such a caring individual? Puh-leeze!!!!

Emilio is not the end all and be all as far as musicians are concerned. His kind are a dime a dozen, IMO>

[quest51210]

in my professional opinion and my research of DWI cases as well as my own. he can plead down to obstruction of a highway on the first which carries a $1K fine and dwi on this one which is still a misdemeanor violation. maybe up to $10K in fines, 12-24 months probation, and restitution.

sounds like a plan to me. dime a dozen or not, i see all types of regular and known folks get away with this all the time. even helped a few myself whan i was a paralegal.

[SanAntoQT]

Originally Posted by quest51210

in my professional opinion and my research of DWI cases as well as my own. he can plead down to obstruction of a highway on the first which carries a $1K fine and dwi on this one which is still a misdemeanor violation. maybe up to $10K in fines, 12-24 months probation, and restitution.

sounds like a plan to me. dime a dozen or not, i see all types of regular and known folks get away with this all the time. even helped a few myself whan i was a paralegal.

As someone in the legal field myself, I wouldn't brag about helping people beat a "rap" when they clearly are to blame. When lawyers and their support staff earn their lucre by defending scum, it does not speak well of the legal community. Of course, the innocent do need defending when there is no evidence of wrongdoing or circumstantial evidence. However, in Emilio's case, the evidence of his guilt is quite apparent. To suggest that he not pay to the fullest extent for this crime is, IMO, ludicrous. This his not his first offense, nor his second. Is the third time a charm?

[sinsativ]

August 31, 2006:
The punishment for a DWI conviction:
First offense: a fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or a jail term of 72 hours to 180 days; participation in an alcohol education and treatment program even if probation is granted; license suspension from 3 months to 1 year (which, he has one conviction)
Second Offense: Fine up to $4,000 and/or jail term of 30 days to one year; mandatory 72 hours in jail even if probation is granted; license suspension from six months to two years.
Third Offense: Fine not to exceed $10,000; prison term of two years to 10 years; mandatory jail term of 10 days even if probation is granted; license suspension from six months to 2 years.