Now I know why so many DUI's get off the hook.. (Gallup: live, office)

[Hunter Wold]

I was reading in the Grants and Gallup papers this week when they publish the court cases and the DUI cases that come up are dismissed because the office "failed" to show up.

Why not show up...because I was told they do not get paid for court time

So, back on the streets again.

Check out your local paper and see if they show the court cases and the DUI Cases...

HW

[Mike Horrell]

There's also a second factor in many cases; the use of DWI processing teams as
well as the arresting officer creates TWO sets of officers that MUST appear to
allow prosecution to go forward. Often in those cases, the judge will dismiss or
allow a wrist-slap plea rather than reschedule.

[desert sun]

well lets just say that If I ever get a DWI(which I never will) I hope its in NM.

[scottmac112]

This is ridiculous. We really need to ask our new governor in November to actually do something about this. Richardson's stand on DWI was just a joke. How can worsened penalties have any effect if nobody gets penalized?

[plainsman48]

Richardson has no control over when the HP officers go to court.

[Huckleberry3911948]

this is a most interesting thread. and most informative you got rep. now whadusa we have a lil drink huh?

[Poncho_NM]

Originally Posted by Hunter Wold

I was reading in the Grants and Gallup papers this week when they publish the court cases and the DUI cases that come up are dismissed because the office "failed" to show up.

Why not show up...because I was told they do not get paid for court time

So, back on the streets again.

Check out your local paper and see if they show the court cases and the DUI Cases...

HW

Your references please?

Where does it say: "I was told they do not get paid for court time" I belive that is incorrect.