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Jane Hague's DUI Blood-Alcohol Readings Were 0.135 And 0.141 Percent

By Daniel K
Thu Nov 29, 2007 at 11:53:41 PM PST
Section: Diary Topic: Washington Courts

Let me repeat that a few times:
Jane Hague's DUI blood-alcohol readings were 0.135 and 0.141 percent.
Jane Hague's DUI blood-alcohol readings were 0.135 and 0.141 percent.
Jane Hague's DUI blood-alcohol readings were 0.135 and 0.141 percent.
Jane Hague's DUI blood-alcohol readings were 0.135 and 0.141 percent.
Jane Hague's DUI blood-alcohol readings were 0.135 and 0.141 percent.
Jane Hague's DUI blood-alcohol readings were 0.135 and 0.141 percent.
Jane Hague's DUI blood-alcohol readings were 0.135 and 0.141 percent.
Jane Hague's DUI blood-alcohol readings were 0.135 and 0.141 percent.

However, a jury won't be allowed to know that because a judge ruled it inadmissible evidence:

The results of a breath test obtained from King County Councilwoman Jane Hague after she was pulled over for suspected drunken driving cannot be used in court because she was not properly warned of the implications of consenting to the test, a judge ruled Wednesday.
The ruling will make it harder for prosecutors to win a conviction against Hague, who was arrested after a King County sheriff's deputy stopped her June 2 on Highway 520. Court records show Hague's blood-alcohol readings were 0.135 and 0.141 percent; the state's level of intoxication is 0.08.
But jurors in her trial will not be allowed to hear testimony on the readings after Wednesday's ruling by King County District Court Judge Peter Nault, which turns on the wording of the warning given to drunken-driving suspects before blood-alcohol tests are administered.
The portion of the warning that Nault found to be lacking pertains to what drivers are told can result once they submit to a blood or breath test. The warning indicates that drivers who are under 21 could lose their driving privileges if they are found to be in violation of two state laws pertaining to drunken driving but fails to provide the same specific warning for drivers 21 and older.

You're kidding me. Jane Hague knew full well the law: her job is working and dealing with the law as a King County Council member. That she has the nerve to use this type of defense to throw out valid blood-alcohol readings is shameful.

In addition:

During Wednesday's hearing Nault asked that the blood-alcohol readings not be reported by the media in order to comply with guidelines relating to the discussion of evidence before trial. The results were made public in August, however, and have been reported previously.

And again in that Seattle Times article. And again here. And again on Google clearly in this postings title should anyone bother to look up "Jane Hague" and "DUI" in a few days I suspect. Perhaps a few jurors will end up being selected that already know the facts despite her attempts to hide them.

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Jane Hague's DUI Blood-Alcohol Readings Were 0.135 And 0.141 Percent | 2 comments (2 topical)

good thing Dem powers that be were scared

of running against her!

or, they couldn't find any toady who'd be a ... toady to the cantwell/murray sell out wing of chickens?

I'm going out a limb ... NOT ... and say,

most average people hear this crap and think

'the connected walk, and I pay'

of course a lot of people who've been trained to not be angry, cynical, negative, bitter haven't a freaking clue, which is what the big people REALLY like and REALLY want.

rmm.

http://www.liemail.com/BambooGrassroots.html

by rmdSeaBos on Fri Nov 30, 2007 at 05:19:57 PM PST

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Thirteen Beers

I once did a breathalizer after having two beers (much younger, much thinner). I blew a 0.02%. Assuming a linear correlation, I'd have to drink 13 beers to blow a 0.13%. I can't imagine. I certainly wouldn't be able to walk, much less drive.

by zappini on Sun Dec 02, 2007 at 11:26:51 PM PST

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Jane Hague's DUI Blood-Alcohol Readings Were 0.135 And 0.141 Percent | 2 comments (2 topical)

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