DUI arrests earn top ranking for State Police's Troop H which c...

mav wrote:

I view the Checkpoint Strikeforce Initiative program as a revenue ploy. Nothing more than competition between area departments and ego stroking for the Stateboys. Fines generate bucoo money for the state. Moreover, the state cares very little about honest rehabilitation and the system penalties often set offenders up for compound charges/fines.
IMHO.

You are sooooooo wrong. Call the Court and ask how much of the penalty is "FINE" and how much goes to the state or local pd compared to what their associated costs are and you'll find it's not a money maker for anyone, other than defense attornies!!!

I've said this before and I'll say it again!

Public OPinion, please do an article on the costs associated with the arrests, convictions and the VERY liberal payment plans set up versus the incurred expenses for the PD, Courts etc to show this ain't about the money!!!!

Again, danged if you do, danged if you don't. I agree with the other posts that the naysayers would be the first ones to complain if their loved ones were killed by a drunk driver. Way to go PSP. Pretty good, considering part of that time, your members were still putting on the bullet proof vests, even when they weren't getting paid. How many of you naysayers would go to a job, risking your own safety for others, and know that you were not going to get paid. I'm betting most of you wouldn't even get out of bed. Those of you working second/third shift should be happy about the drunks they are pulling off the streets when you are coming from/going to work. One less drunk to try to avoid when you're just trying to get home to your loved ones.

"...revenue ploy"? The state is making money off of LAWBREAKERS???? Sounds like a great idea to me. Better than raising my taxes.

i think cell phones cause more accidents then alcohol so where are the fines ,loss of license and the classes for these offenders look at the statistics they should be treated the same as drunk drivers.

Say What wrote:

I've said this before and I'll say it again!
Public OPinion, please do an article on the costs associated with the arrests, convictions and the VERY liberal payment plans set up versus the incurred expenses for the PD, Courts etc to show this ain't about the money!!!!

the cost of a lawyer alone paid BEFORE COURT is outrage and its a revoling door system $1500 too walk you threw the system no real help $2500 if you want them to open thier mouth and say someting like well this her 1st offence or she is employed has no record of any kind and then $2000-$3000 fines and COST and probation for a year at $50-$60 @ month CASH COW you bet it is also the most charged offence in court system history in franklin and adams county if why do you think they lower the level and are thinking about doing it again DON'T use mouth wash

"Send lawyers,guns and money."

The shit has hit the fan.

Glad the psp can do a good job. But I didn't realize it was a contest. Who is the winner of having unsolved crimes. I wonder if they would pull over texters who would win? By the way what do they win? Is there a bonus insentive behind this?

You shouldn't drink and drive because you just might spill your beer.

Anne wrote:

Anyone who choses to get behind a wheel drunk has essentially decided that no one else matters.

The same goes for texting and cell phone use. Too bad our state legislature doesn't have the balls to outlaw this irresponsible behavior.

Drunk Driver wrote:

You shouldn't drink and drive because you just might spill your beer.

Good advice! Thanks for the tip.

Uncle Sam wrote:

I drive better drunk thats why they can't catch me. I don't text while drinking and driving. It just don't mix.

Hey uncle sam - does your mom know you skipped school again today
so you can sit at the computer in your underware while eating cookie dough posting moronic comments.

Sobriety checks should be illegal. It is not having probable cause to pull me over just because the police want to harass you and waste your time while they are making time and a half and more. Also, the fire company wants to help them hold the tests, just another reason why I dont donate money to them, glad they would use that money to do someone elses job.

no dodo wrote:

<quoted text> the cost of a lawyer alone paid BEFORE COURT is outrage and its a revoling door system $1500 too walk you threw the system no real help $2500 if you want them to open thier mouth and say someting like well this her 1st offence or she is employed has no record of any kind and then $2000-$3000 fines and COST and probation for a year at $50-$60 @ month CASH COW you bet it is also the most charged offence in court system history in franklin and adams county if why do you think they lower the level and are thinking about doing it again DON'T use mouth wash

You know what would be a great way to save money on a lawyer, don't drive drunk!

Sir Fatboy wrote:

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The same goes for texting and cell phone use. Too bad our state legislature doesn't have the balls to outlaw this irresponsible behavior.

I could not agree more. Drinking, texting, and using cell phones are reckless actions that have caused too many fatal accidents.
It's sad that it takes a major tragedy for many legislatures to
enact laws that outlaw this kind of behavior.