StartingOver Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 As a passenger in the Navy in California, does anyone know he will be in trouble? No Public Intoxication. The two passengers stayed in a hotel. The driver was border line and was arrested. One passenger was higher rank if that matters, but just slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 If he was a passenger, and wasn't charged w/ anything, why would he be in trouble? He might get yelled at and have leave taken away, but I doubt they do too much more. But then I don't really know for sure, and I'm really just giving you a bump. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Agreed, he shouldn't face any major trouble, but they might do some minor things to discourage him from making poor decisions in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 His friend who got the DUI was the designated driver. Sigh! Hopefully you are right. He says he is done drinking, and I believe him. It isn't worth this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 If nobody else got arrested, then probably not. If they had been drunk and disorderly, billigerent to the cops or any of that, then they could have. But, most units have numbers to call for a ride and all sorts of programs to avoid drunk driving. He needs to take advantage of them in the future. Drunk driving is extremely dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 They never saw the driver drink. He passed the field test. His BAC was only. 08. Not an excuse. He just trusted his buddy. Everyone was cool, no problems with the officer. He is just sick over it today. This is a good kid who has never been in trouble. He is so worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 All three would be in trouble at my last command, but they were really touchy after a drunk kid (junior enlisted, 20yo. in Japan) walked off the end of the helo deck and almost died after landing headfirst on the steel deck 20ish feet below. His buddies had escorted him to the quarterdeck, the watch thought he was heading for his rack, and he thought he'd call his girlfriend from where reception was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 BTW, lots of units give these away: http://www.safety-devices.com/keychain-breathalyzer.htm His unit health and safety officer or MedOps people might have them. It would be worth carrying for the DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 His BAC was only. 08. . .08 is legally drunk in our state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 .08 is legally drunk in our state. I am pretty sure that .08 is the legal limit for the US. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_alcohol_content "In the United States, the legal limit can vary by state but for all states as of 2011 is 0.08% blood alcohol content as measured by a breath device, urinalysis or blood test. This legal limit is down from 0.15% just a few decades previously." It is .05 in most of Europe. It is only .03 in Japan. Anyone in the military really needs to be more aware of the limits. http://www.driveandstayalive.com/articles%20and%20topics/drunk%20driving/artcl--drunk-driving-0005--global-bac-limits.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezyone Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 At DH's command, it would have be treated as an alcohol related incident regardless of who was driving since everyone was intoxicated. Everyone gets the speech about who to call for a free ride home. No excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommytobees Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 At DH's command, it would have be treated as an alcohol related incident regardless of who was driving since everyone was intoxicated. Everyone gets the speech about who to call for a free ride home. No excuses. Yup. Same at MOST of the commands my dh has been at. Honestly, I'd advise him to go talk to his Chief tomorrow. THIS is their job. There should be some Chief (or Senior or Master) who he respects. Go see his Chief. Further.... I am FIRMLY of the opinion that this SHOULD be considered an alcohol related incident. Every. Single. Person. In that car should have their hands smacked. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 At DH's command, it would have be treated as an alcohol related incident regardless of who was driving since everyone was intoxicated. Everyone gets the speech about who to call for a free ride home. No excuses. I agree that everyone would probably receive a lecture (at least), if the command actually found out about it. If the driver was arrested by civilian police, and didn't take anybody else's names and nobody talks, then the command probably would not find out about it. If they had been stopped by the MPs (or SPs), then it would be a different story. The hotel leads me to believe it was civilian police, and the command doesn't always get the full story on those incidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezyone Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I agree that everyone would probably receive a lecture (at least), if the command actually found out about it. If the driver was arrested by civilian police, and didn't take anybody else's names and nobody talks, then the command probably would not find out about it. If they had been stopped by the MPs (or SPs), then it would be a different story. The hotel leads me to believe it was civilian police, and the command doesn't always get the full story on those incidents. True. I've yet to meet a junior sailor that knows how to keep their lips sealed though and incidents involving arrest make the best gouge. :lol: When DH was a Chief he heard this stuff ALL.THE.TIME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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