Honest Question about Jordan Williams

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State v. Wiezorek, No. 0-315/09-1415 (Iowa Ct. App. May 26, 2010), is an Iowa Court of Appeals decision addressing the meaning of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) under Iowa law. The court affirmed a conviction involving an intoxicated defendant found asleep behind the wheel of a parked vehicle with its engine running.

Ridiculous leeway. That aside, apparently even the highest court in the land can reverse itself. That aside, Jordan needs help, hope he gets it.
 
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State v. Wiezorek, No. 0-315/09-1415 (Iowa Ct. App. May 26, 2010), is an Iowa Court of Appeals decision addressing the meaning of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) under Iowa law. The court affirmed a conviction involving an intoxicated defendant found asleep behind the wheel of a parked vehicle with its engine running.


This is a common interpretation in most states. Dig deep enough and it is ‘in control of the vehicle’ not just driving the vehicle. Even if the vehicle isn’t running it can depend on what seat you are ‘sleeping’ in and where the keys are. ’Sleeping‘ in the car in the driver’s seat with the keys in your pocket and you will probably still get charged. ‘Sleeping’ in the back seat with the keys in the glove compartment, maybe not. Throw in remote start keys and it gets even murkier.
 
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This is a common interpretation in most states. Dig deep enough and it is ‘in control of the vehicle’ not just driving the vehicle. Even if the vehicle isn’t running it can depend on what seat you are ‘sleeping’ in and where the keys are. ’Sleeping‘ in the car in the driver’s seat with the keys in your pocket and you will probably still get charged. ‘Sleeping’ in the back seat with the keys in the glove compartment, maybe not. Throw in remote start keys and it gets even murkier.
The key to it all is if you are willing to go to trial in front of a jury. I simply can't imagine 12 people convicting someone if they can reasonably show that the ENTIRE POINT was to NOT drive while drinking. Although, as mightier than though judgmental many on here seem to be, my faith in people may be entirely misplaced....
 

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The key to it all is if you are willing to go to trial in front of a jury. I simply can't imagine 12 people convicting someone if they can reasonably show that the ENTIRE POINT was to NOT drive while drinking. Although, as mightier than though judgmental many on here seem to be, my faith in people may be entirely misplaced....
It’s either going to be settled out of court (plea deal) or decided by a judge; no wasting a jury trial on a DUI/OUI.
 
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The key to it all is if you are willing to go to trial in front of a jury. I simply can't imagine 12 people convicting someone if they can reasonably show that the ENTIRE POINT was to NOT drive while drinking. Although, as mightier than though judgmental many on here seem to be, my faith in people may be entirely misplaced....
Ahh yes, the real problem is the people who are critical of a guy who has a history of alcohol related issues making yet ANOTHER dumb alcohol related decision... not the guy who can't seem to stop drinking himself into a stupor long enough to stay on his 3rd team. Sorry but you're an idiot.
 

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Ahh yes, the real problem is the people who are critical of a guy who has a history of alcohol related issues making yet ANOTHER dumb alcohol related decision... not the guy who can't seem to stop drinking himself into a stupor long enough to stay on his 3rd team. Sorry but you're an idiot.
Pretty easy to tell his post wasn’t even about Williams and his case lol
 
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The key to it all is if you are willing to go to trial in front of a jury. I simply can't imagine 12 people convicting someone if they can reasonably show that the ENTIRE POINT was to NOT drive while drinking. Although, as mightier than though judgmental many on here seem to be, my faith in people may be entirely misplaced....
I’ve been the foreman on a couple of juries. Not a lawyer.

The prosecution gives the jury the law, and the facts. In this case they would say, “If a person is behind the wheel, and the car is running, and they are sleeping, this meets the rule for OWI.” Then they have a police officer testify that the man was indeed behind the wheel, the car was running, and he was sleeping. The defense will try to claim he wasn’t drinking and driving, but the jury will likely find that’s not the law.

All this being said, it will never go to a jury, so it doesn’t matter.
 

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I love you guys. The entire point was simple. If they won’t plea off a DUI, your ONLY chance to not get one would be a jury. It is VERY rare that law enforcement will drop DUI’s if they feel everything procedurally was done correctly. A judge sure as hell isn’t going to side with the defendant either. It is too much of a money business.

There are some laws where INTENT shouldn’t be enough to save you. This shouldn’t be one of them…
 

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Who cares about what the law does to him. He needs help. Posting stupid crap on an Iowa wrestling website is not helping the young man. MSU could argue with anyone And come back and say its relevant to helping him. The topic is honest question. Has Jordan recieved any help yet? I sure hope so because it could become a long dark path.
 
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Who cares about what the law does to him. He needs help. Posting stupid crap on an Iowa wrestling website is not helping the young man. MSU could argue with anyone And come back and say its relevant to helping him. The topic is honest question. Has Jordan recieved any help yet? I sure hope so because it could become a long dark path.
LMFAO. I directly responded to someone referencing the ACTUAL LAW about "controlling" the vehicle while "sleeping" inside it. Sadly, I most likely have more experience with DUI's in my lifetime than anyone here that isn't a lawyer that specializes in it...it is a topic that I feel strongly about and responded in kind. If you don't like it, TOO.....DAMN.....BAD.....
 
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LMFAO. I directly responded to someone referencing the ACTUAL LAW about "controlling" the vehicle while "sleeping" inside it. Sadly, I most likely have more experience with DUI's in my lifetime than anyone here that isn't a lawyer that specializes in it...it is a topic that I feel strongly about and responded in kind. If you don't like it, TOO.....DAMN.....BAD.....
I’m sorry for what you’ve gone through in your life, MSU. Hopefully you got help for that problem eventually?
 
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I’m sorry for what you’ve gone through in your life, MSU. Hopefully you got help for that problem eventually?
Not sure if that is sincere or facetious. But, yes, there have been several Presidents in office since....
 

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Pretty easy to tell his post wasn’t even about Williams and his case lol
Of course it was. Go back and read the post he responded to. The situation in question isn't hypothetical, it's William's.
Anyone who thinks the problem lies with those passing judgement on a person being pass out drunk in a running car, is indeed an idiot.
 
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Of course it was. Go back and read the post he responded to. The situation in question isn't hypothetical, it's William's.
Anyone who thinks the problem lies with those passing judgement on a person being pass out drunk in a running car, is indeed an idiot.
Gleaning context has never been your strong suit on here. Makes perfect sense that you would so quickly resort to name calling as a result...
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Gleaning context has never been your strong suit on here. Makes perfect sense that you would so quickly resort to name calling as a result...
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Lol, reread your post that I originally responded to.
I'll help you out, focus on this part of your post, "Although, as mightier than though judgmental many on here seem to be, my faith in people may be entirely misplaced...."
Not to mention "mightier than though" in place of "holier than thou" isn't really helping your case either.
 

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Lol, reread your post that I originally responded to.
I'll help you out, focus on this part of your post, "Although, as mightier than though judgmental many on here seem to be, my faith in people may be entirely misplaced...."
Again, C O N T E X T......There have been multiple threads in which I have had some back and forths with those on here that are EXTREMELY judgmental in any and all situations(namely Spooner).

The entire point of that line you quoted FOCUSED(since you used the word focus) on the possibility that people are now so solely judgmental that they would still convict someone even if their INTENT was to NOT drink and drive, simply because they were drinking and in a situation like sleeping it off in the car...but, AGAIN, you aren't very good at gleaning context on here...
 

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Again, C O N T E X T......There have been multiple threads in which I have had some back and forths with those on here that are EXTREMELY judgmental in any and all situations(namely Spooner).

I don't even know what you guys are bickering about but yeah...I'm ok being judgmental on certain subjects like assaulting women, pedophilia, being a narcissistic douche bag, etc. I'm totally good standing in judgement on such subjects.
 

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I don't even know what you guys are bickering about but yeah...I'm ok being judgmental on certain subjects like assaulting women, pedophilia, being a narcissistic douche bag, etc. I'm totally good standing in judgement on such subjects.
Yet, it was done without all the facts, nor actually KNOWING the person. Mind you, even I have said multiple times that I "THINK" AJ is a douchebag. But, that is different than KNOWING and therefor condemning him.

Be honest, without any more info than what you have seen online, if given the chance would you right now convict AJ of any/all of the possible charges for those things you mentioned? If you would, that proves my point...
 

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Again, C O N T E X T......There have been multiple threads in which I have had some back and forths with those on here that are EXTREMELY judgmental in any and all situations(namely Spooner).

The entire point of that line you quoted FOCUSED(since you used the word focus) on the possibility that people are now so solely judgmental that they would still convict someone even if their INTENT was to NOT drink and drive, simply because they were drinking and in a situation like sleeping it off in the car...but, AGAIN, you aren't very good at gleaning context on here...
And I stated you're an idiot bc you're more worked up about what random message board posters might think about JW or AJF than you are about the repeated dumb and in some cases criminal offenses they continue to make.
Your posts since are proving my point quite well.
 
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And I stated you're an idiot bc you're more worked up about what random message board posters might think about JW or AJF than you are about the repeated dumb and in some cases criminal offenses they continue to make.
Your posts since are proving my point quite well.
LMFAO, you are so far off point its comical....you can absolutely despise either or both and I wouldn't care one bit. My issue in this SPECIFIC thread was only about interpretation of the LAW based on INTENT and ONLY brought people on this board up as some seemed so judgmental that they may possibly convict ANYWAY regardless of the intent...

I never once mentioned any of the dumb decisions either have made, nor have I defended them. But, keeo trying...
 
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Of course it was. Go back and read the post he responded to. The situation in question isn't hypothetical, it's William's.
Anyone who thinks the problem lies with those passing judgement on a person being pass out drunk in a running car, is indeed an idiot.
Not sure what you read in either his, or the post he responded to, that made you think they were directly talking about Williams. They’re speaking in generalities and how the law is applied.
 

MSU158

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Not sure what you read in either his, or the post he responded to, that made you think they were directly talking about Williams. They’re speaking in generalities and how the law is applied.
He just doesn't like me, or at least how I post, and this was a chance to come at me. Also, reading and comprehending is NOT a strength on this board, so he fits right in!
 

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He just doesn't like me, or at least how I post, and this was a chance to come at me. Also, reading and comprehending is NOT a strength on this board, so he fits right in!
Not that i disagree with anything you said here, but do you think that, maybe, if arguments keep coming at you and you are constantly having to defend yourself, that, maybe, you are the problem?????
 

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LMFAO, you are so far off point its comical....you can absolutely despise either or both and I wouldn't care one bit. My issue in this SPECIFIC thread was only about interpretation of the LAW based on INTENT and ONLY brought people on this board up as some seemed so judgmental that they may possibly convict ANYWAY regardless of the intent...

I never once mentioned any of the dumb decisions either have made, nor have I defended them. But, keeo trying...
And you need to make things up to defend your dumb take... again.
Where did I or anyone say they "despised" JW? The harshest opinions have been that he clearly has a problem and needs help and doesn't belong on the team. Not remotely the same thing but this is your m.o. and always has been.
You clearly stated the "mightier than though" (that one is still making me chuckle btw), judgmental people on this board would convict a person for sitting in a running car while intoxicated even though as others have stated THAT IS THE LAW.
 
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