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Post#1 » by Basketball Fan » Mon Jun 2, 2008 1:56 pm

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Spurs guard Johnson arrested on DWI charge

Web Posted: 06/02/2008 01:05 AM CDT

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Police arrested Spurs guard DerMarr Johnson over the weekend and charged him with driving while intoxicated.




Johnson, 28, was released Sunday morning after posting $1,000 bail. A breath test showed the 6-foot-9 basketball player had exceeded the legal limit of 0.08 percent, police said.

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Post#2 » by Sebastian » Mon Jun 2, 2008 2:34 pm

You would think that that after nearly DYING in a CAR WRECK, ol' DerMarr would be a wee bit more careful behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.
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Post#3 » by Flash3 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 2:37 pm

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Post#4 » by Blame Rasho » Mon Jun 2, 2008 2:45 pm

What an idiot.
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Post#5 » by Rasheeed!!! » Mon Jun 2, 2008 2:49 pm

lol@ "few cups of wine"
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Post#6 » by JoshB914 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 3:01 pm

Like none of you have driven after two or three beers. Stop acting all high and mighty.
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Post#7 » by Rooster » Mon Jun 2, 2008 3:03 pm

^Seconded. He was probably barely tipsy with a BAC of .09 or .10 or something. What I'd be curious to know is why he was pulled over - speeding? Traffic violation? That'd give more insight.
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Post#8 » by JoshB914 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 3:25 pm

Rooster wrote:^Seconded. He was probably barely tipsy with a BAC of .09 or .10 or something. What I'd be curious to know is why he was pulled over - speeding? Traffic violation? That'd give more insight.


I believe DWB is the correct abbreviation for him being pulled over.
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Post#9 » by Fizzy » Mon Jun 2, 2008 3:25 pm

Rooster wrote:What I'd be curious to know is why he was pulled over - speeding? Traffic violation? That'd give more insight.


From the article: a traffic officer pulled over a black SUV on Loop 1604 near Interstate 10 West because it was traveling 20 mph over the speed limit, weaving and following other vehicles too closely, police spokesman Joe Rios said.
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Post#10 » by Flash3 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 3:27 pm

JoshB914 wrote:Like none of you have driven after two or three beers. Stop acting all high and mighty.
I haven't, and never will touch a drink in my life.

So, YOU stop acting all high and mighty.
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Post#11 » by Hangtime84 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 3:29 pm

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I believe DWB is the correct abbreviation for him being pulled over.


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Post#12 » by JoshB914 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 3:31 pm

You will never touch a drink in your life? Well then you have a right to act that way. But you have to understand that almost all of our society drinks, and driving after a few glasses of wine is something nearly all people do. Acting like Johnson is a bad person isn't fair, unless you think most of America is full of bad people.

You are the exception to the rule here. However, I've gotta give you props for sticking to your principles!
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Post#13 » by Flash3 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 3:40 pm

JoshB914 wrote:You will never touch a drink in your life? Well then you have a right to act that way. But you have to understand that almost all of our society drinks, and driving after a few glasses of wine is something nearly all people do. Acting like Johnson is a bad person isn't fair, unless you think most of America is full of bad people.

You are the exception to the rule here. However, I've gotta give you props for sticking to your principles!
Never.

But, just because everyone does something, doesn't mean it's right.

What he did is stupid, simple. -- Some have different tolerance levels, as compared to others. But, still; in general, drinking and driving isn't a wise choice for yourself, and especially not for others. The same goes for talking on the cell while driving, or for the women driving and putting on their make-up. Same thing, it's just stupid!
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Post#14 » by sirgant1 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 3:51 pm

No matter how silly, you can count on some poster's here defending players actions. I was in Atlanta when DeMarr crashed his car. I have also been around him on a few occassions. Let's just say he's not the brightest bulb on the tree.

He has jeopordized his life & and career having "a few cups of wine". Who drinks wine out of cups, anyway?
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Post#15 » by GreenWithEnvy » Mon Jun 2, 2008 4:32 pm

Speeding? Weaving? Following too closely? i do that **** all the time.
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Post#16 » by pewing33ny » Mon Jun 2, 2008 4:58 pm

a lot of people have a couple of drinks and drive. i don't think it's a big deal.

BUT, if he was going 20mph the speed limit, weaving and tailgating that's a different story. that's more than "a couple of drinks" and that's why people get hurt or die. because of stupid people who can't control themselves, not people who have a couple drinks and drive.
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Post#17 » by D1SGRUNTL3D » Mon Jun 2, 2008 6:55 pm

I drink, then I drive.

Do it all the time, I have self control over when I feel I can't operate a vehicle or can.
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Post#18 » by sirgant1 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 7:03 pm

D1SGRUNTL3D wrote:I drink, then I drive.

Do it all the time, I have self control over when I feel I can't operate a vehicle or can.



Yea, you sound drunk now. :lol:
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Post#19 » by CITYOFANGELSX3 » Mon Jun 2, 2008 7:07 pm

So long demarr
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Post#20 » by Blame Rasho » Mon Jun 2, 2008 8:10 pm

Acting like Johnson is a bad person isn't fair, unless you think most of America is full of bad people.


I could care less if he is or isn't a bad person... it just tells me that he is an idiot and moron that is willing to drink and drive. Do I think America is full of idiots and morons? Yes.

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