BengalBobNC Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Bengals defensive end Justin Smith pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence Tuesday in Kettering Municipal Court, according to a report on CBSSportsline.com.Now that is being in denial! He blew a what? .155?? I know, I know, some slick lawyer will get him off. First offenses, without personal injury or property damage, probably doesn't get punished that severly anyway. Even for us nobodies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan2330 Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 No, it would be just the Bengals luck that the NFL would want to 'make an example' out of him and suspended him for like 5 games or something. I mean after all Jamal can be involved in drug deals that are investigated by the Feds and only get 2 games for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 he wont be suspended. just fined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybengalsfan Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 If they give Smith more time than Jamal "Coke" Lewis, then I say we start a fan revolt against the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Pleads innocent. What a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybengalsfan Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 In a case where the BrAC is .15, the only option the defense has is to attack the police officer or the breath testing instrument. To give you an idea of how intoxicated a person is at .15 BrAC, the average novice drinker will be throwing up. At a .20 BrAC, the intoxicated person will have double vision. A decent prosecutor should have no problem getting a conviction. At this point, the defense attorney probably advised him to plead "innocent" in order to set up a plea bargaining arrangement. Plus, this gives the defense attorney the opportunity to make more money in fees charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverbengal Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 From Bengals.comAccording to NFL policy regarding a first offense in an alcohol-related matter, if Smith is convicted or admits a violation of law, Commissioner Paul Tagliabue can fine him, suspend him, or take other “appropriate” action. The policy also states that “absent of aggravating circumstances,” a first offense is generally fined not more than $20,000 and doesn't usually involve a suspensionBy pleading innocent, Justin is far less likely to be suspended by the league. He'll probably get a plea bargain, and plead guilty or no contest to a lesser charge, thus avoiding suspension by the league. Had he pleaded guilty and got the DUI conviction, I would imgine he probably would have wound up missing a couple of games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Man Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Justin, thats a great way to make a bad situation worse...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 If they give Smith more time than Jamal "Coke" Lewis, then I say we start a fan revolt against the NFL. I think the NFL has been losing credibility each year with their "moral obligations" of promoting minor penalties for felonious infractions. There needs to be stricter guidelines for issues such as a 4-game suspension for smoking pot (not even a misdemeanor unless you're caught with some) having MORE of an infraction than a 2-game suspension for a felony.Sorry, but this sounds extremely hypocritical. As for the DUI thing; at the rate the NFL imposes infractions, Smith should be forced to sit out 1 quarter. After all, this is a precedence established by the NFL elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalBobNC Posted October 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 As for the DUI thing; at the rate the NFL imposes infractions, Smith should be forced to sit out 1 quarter. After all, this is a precedence established by the NFL elite.The NFL PLayers Union and player's agents has the league wrapped around their Ferrari's. Justin will probably get a modest fine, community service and no game suspensions. For the 1st offense with a good track record I really have no problem with that. I would want the same consideration. If I got popped a second time I would expect to get nailed.Now if I was caught brokering a coke deal or assisting in the buy, which was obviously meant for distribution, I would expect to be someone's bitch in prison.Sorry, but this sounds extremely hypocritical.Goes on in all sports. Look at baseball: Darrel Strawberry got popped for coke how many times? And was still allowed to play after rehab. Pete Rose gets nailed for gambling...gone for life. If he bet against his team, I would say good riddance. If he bet on other games (not involving his team) and bet on his team to win...that's no where near as bad. Look kids! Do all the dope you want, we'll keep paying you gobs of money and try to help you kick the habit. Bet on baseball and you're out of here you slimey scumbag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Look kids! Do all the dope you want, we'll keep paying you gobs of money and try to help you kick the habit. Bet on baseball and you're out of here you slimey scumbag! Hmmm. Someone else around here was saying something just like this awhile back in the Reds Forum. I just can't remember who the heck it was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalBobNC Posted October 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Hmmm. Someone else around here was saying something just like this awhile back in the Reds Forum. I just can't remember who the heck it was! Great minds think alike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbarian Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 That's okay, Justin "The Club Drinking" Smith. We know you're innocent. You'll get off too with Community Service with no time served.Just like every other athlete today--they're all innocent:Ray LewisJamal LewisJayson WilliamsThey're all innocent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Look kids! Do all the dope you want, we'll keep paying you gobs of money and try to help you kick the habit. Bet on baseball and you're out of here you slimey scumbag! The parents must be absent in this discussion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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