Randy Michael’s DWI Offense

According to Middletown authorities, Mr. Michael was arrested on Friday morning after law enforcement officers noticed his motor vehicle in a muddy construction zone. Mr. Michael’s vehicle was spotted on Interstate 75, this is when officers approached the vehicle and smelled alcohol on Mr. Michael. Police reports state that his eyes were bloodshot and he was wobbly on his feet. During the field sobriety test, Mr. Michael had to perform several tests which he failed. The tests included:

• Walking in a straight line
• Standing on one leg

The arresting officer took the former executive to a local jail where he met with his attorney for consultation. He later refused to take a Breathalyzer test to check his blood alcohol content (BAC) level.

Randy Michael aka Benjamin Homel DUI Incident

Police reports show that Randy Michael, 59 was charged under his real name, Benjamin Homel. He was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving into a street that was apparently under construction and closed to traffic. He had recently resigned as Tribune CEO. In June he had helped launch a multimedia company.

Court Appearance

Randy Michael has to appear in court on Oct. 21. His attorney, Steve Adams refused to comment further on the case, but says that Mr. Michael has entered a not guilty plea.

Do You Think Prosecutors Have A Strong Case Against Michael For His DUI Charges?

Even though he refused to take a Breathalyzer test, don’t forget that he failed his field sobriety tests, the arresting officer(s) smelled alcohol on him and they had probable cause to believe that he was operating a motor vehicle under the influence. What do you make of this case? Guilty or not guilty?

Driving While Intoxicated: Fredly Misere DWI Incident

Fredly Misere, 50, was detained by law enforcement officers early Sunday morning because he appeared to be under the influence. According to several reports, Misere left his two daughters, a 3-month old and a 4-year old, in the back of his motor vehicle which was towed away.

DWI Offense on I-95

His vehicle was left on I-95 South, near Route 123 interchange with his two daughters inside. A tow truck was called to the scene. An employee from Sterry Street Towing found Misere who was fast asleep with a beer bottle on his lap. According to the tow truck driver, he had to knock on the window of the vehicle to get the driver’s attention.

Abandoned Children Discovered by Tow Truck Driver

Law enforcement later arrived at the scene of the incident, but by that time Misere’s vehicle, which was heavily tinted, was already hooked to the tow truck. The tow truck driver took the vehicle to the yard, that’s when the two small children were discovered by the driver. According to the tow truck driver, he heard noises coming from the back seat of the vehicle and that was when he discovered the children. It was not until Misere was in the back of the police car that he told officers he was worried about his girls.

Man Arrested For DUI Abandoned Young Children in Vehicle

This is not the first time something like this has happened and it won’t be the last. This is what alcohol can do to you. Hence driving with high blood alcohol content (BAC) should be avoided at all costs. The incident fortunately had a good ending and could have ended much worse. I’m just glad that the kids are safe.

Impaired Driving and Negative Effects of Alcohol

If you only had a little drink, you may not notice any immediate changes in your ability to properly operate a motor vehicle. However, alcohol does have negative effects on your judgment and the way you operate a vehicle. So, it is better to avoid drinking and driving at all costs.

Side Effects of Driving While Intoxicated

Many studies have shown that when consuming alcoholic beverages, drivers find it more difficult to detect danger, and exhibit impaired judgment, less self-control, lack of good judgment, reasoning ability and reacts slower to emergency situations. A motorist with a BAC of .08 percent will find it more difficult to concentrate, judge the speed of the vehicle, experience reduced information processing capability and exhibit impaired perception.

Severe Consequences of Drinking and Driving

Alcohol influences your ability to drive even if it is consumed in small quantities. If you are caught drinking and driving, and you fail the field sobriety test, you will face severe penalties, including driver’s license suspension, mandatory fines and fees, participation in alcohol abuse programs, increased insurance costs, and possible jail time among other serious penalties and consequences of driving while impaired.

If you must drink, find a designated driver to take you home safely, but do not drink and drive. It is not a myth that drinking affects your driving. It is a fact!