Alfonzo Dennard's side of the story
Alfonzo Dennard was arrested and cited Thursday for driving under the influence of alcohol but his side says he did not fail a sobriety test. Lincoln Police Department spokesperson Katie Flood told NFL.com that the officers who pulled Dennard over had "probable cause" to believe he was under the influence of alcohol.
Here's where it gets tricky: Dennard technically did not "fail" the sobriety test even though he was arrested. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport(@RapSheet) said Dennard attempted to blow for the Breathalyzer at least twice, and the numbers that registered were below the legal limit, but the officer told him that he did not "blow hard enough." Dennard was not asked to take a blood test but was also cited by the police for refusing to take a chemical test.
In cases like these I try not to take sides, especially with a guy like Dennard who was recenty sentenced to 30 days in jail and 24 months probation. But, in this specific incident with the cops last week on Thursday, I have to partially side with Alfonzo. I could be wrong because I have no idea how a Breathalyzer works, but it seems Dennard was cheated a little bit. I do not sympathize at all with driving even near the legal limit of alcohol, but when you pass two Breathalyzer tests and you're still arrested(jeopardizing his career) I think is odd. But on the other side of things I can side with the cops point of view. Reports came out that said Dennard showed signs of impairment. I've never been pulled over for a DUI let alone pulled over at all so I don't know what kind of tests they do. I'm guessing they had him walk, stand on one leg, and all that stuff I've seen on TV. After all of those tests if the officers didn't think it was safe to let Mr. Dennard operate a vehicle, then they are just doing their job.
So OBVIOUSLY I am completely torn on this one. What do you think? Let us know on twitter! @joeloobs @PatriotsLife
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@greggrosenthal
In cases like these I try not to take sides, especially with a guy like Dennard who was recenty sentenced to 30 days in jail and 24 months probation. But, in this specific incident with the cops last week on Thursday, I have to partially side with Alfonzo. I could be wrong because I have no idea how a Breathalyzer works, but it seems Dennard was cheated a little bit. I do not sympathize at all with driving even near the legal limit of alcohol, but when you pass two Breathalyzer tests and you're still arrested(jeopardizing his career) I think is odd. But on the other side of things I can side with the cops point of view. Reports came out that said Dennard showed signs of impairment. I've never been pulled over for a DUI let alone pulled over at all so I don't know what kind of tests they do. I'm guessing they had him walk, stand on one leg, and all that stuff I've seen on TV. After all of those tests if the officers didn't think it was safe to let Mr. Dennard operate a vehicle, then they are just doing their job.
So OBVIOUSLY I am completely torn on this one. What do you think? Let us know on twitter! @joeloobs @PatriotsLife
NFL.com
@greggrosenthal
