Bill Maas - Dumb Act No Act

[Scott Campbell]

From PFT:

POSTED 10:20 a.m. EST, February 7, 2008

MAAS GETS PROBATION

The fall of a former NFL star and television analyst is now complete. But he's still better off than Mike Vick.

Former All-Pro defensive lineman and FOX broadcaster Bill Mass has received two years of probation after pleading guilty gun and drug charges.

Maas was busted last year with a lady friend . . . and a loaded gun, some coke, and a bag of "E". Maas pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon, and she pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance. All other charges were dropped.

In September 2007, a gun was found in a carry-on that Maas was carrying on (duh) to an airplane. He was not charged with any crimes in that incident.

At one point, Maas was regarded as a rising star in the broadcasting world. But he lost his fastball, dramatically, and he was phased out by FOX before being dropped completely prior to last year's arrest.

[The Leaper]

So let me get this straight, they pull you over along with everybody else on the freeway, then ask to search your car because they think you look "suspisious". If you decline they bring in dogs...I really hope you were kidding.

Just keep electing career politicians, and soon you won't be able to dress yourself in the morning until Congress approves your wardrobe.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Re: Bill Maas - Dumb Act No Act

Police found a .22-caliber revolver, 5 grams of suspected marijuana, 6 grams of suspected cocaine and 28 pills of Ecstasy

and a partridge in a pair tree!


That sentence was an adventure. "22- pistol" - big deal, probably hunted squirrels. "5 grams marijuana" - why so little with a guy so rich? "6 grams cocaine" - uh oh, this guy parties hard "28 pills ecstasy" - christ, a grown man, and a fat man at that, is using a drug that gives heart attacks to 22-year-olds!!??

I've never heard of X giving heartattacks.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

When ya don't agree to the search....

They go get the dogs & make damned sure to do a real good search.

So let me get this straight, they pull you over along with everybody else on the freeway, then ask to search your car because they think you look "suspisious". If you decline they bring in dogs...I really hope you were kidding.

Yeah, Ras, that's the deal.

Our "rights" to prevent illegal search and siezure were stripped away years ago. Now, if they wanna search, they do it. They only ask the question to get your reaction.

If you seem sober and lucid and aren't afraid to be searched, they skip it.

But,

If you are shakey, & say shit like , "why do you wanna search my car?"....

You get tossed & tossed good.

Welcome white people to the world minorities live in. Reason you were stopped...DWB.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

I know this is moving into Romper Room territory, but...

Should a police officer pull you over for a legitimate reason, such as speeding, it seems to me that the officer has the right to ask to search and then call for the dogs when consent is not given.

Why is it legitimate to search if you are speeding. Are you now linking excessive speed to other crimes? Ridiculous.

Should they search you if you make an illegal turn or glide thru a stop sign.

Should they search you if you jaywalk?

There is a reason those crimes are misdemeanors..not felonies.

That would be just plain fishing.

[dissident94]

I was stopped at a random DUI roadside check in Arizona. I live in Tucson and on major party nights they have the roads blocked off and stop everyone.

Well I was drunk when I got pulled over. BUt luckily I have lived in Wisconsin most of my life and a experience drinker so I could sober my self enough to pass the sobriety test. Just luckily they did not give me a breathalizer, Which they are giving more now at these stops.

I was extremely lucky and they do work. I no longer drive when I have more than 2-3. Even then I am wary. Not sure if they are legal and it is scary the fact of pulling every car over.

[The Leaper]

All kidding aside, the law requires probable cause to pull someone over or evidence isn't admissable.

These "random" DUI stops aren't really random. I believe they have to announce these stops beforehand by law. I know I see tidbits in the paper here in Columbus about when the state troopers are having a DUI checkpoint...usually around major holidays where drunk driving is a concern. They tell you exactly where they are putting the checkpoint and when, so you can avoid them entirely if you give a damn.

I'm guessing that is how they get around needing "probable cause"...by notifying the community that it is going to happen beforehand as a way to prevent drunk driving.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

All kidding aside, the law requires probable cause to pull someone over or evidence isn't admissable.

These "random" DUI stops aren't really random. I believe they have to announce these stops beforehand by law. I know I see tidbits in the paper here in Columbus about when the state troopers are having a DUI checkpoint...usually around major holidays where drunk driving is a concern. They tell you exactly where they are putting the checkpoint and when, so you can avoid them entirely if you give a damn.

I'm guessing that is how they get around needing "probable cause"...by notifying the community that it is going to happen beforehand as a way to prevent drunk driving.

Pretty much it.

As a resident of scottsdale, let me just say that having the SB here was no fun for driving. Unless you love knowing that you could be going to tent city for pretty much two beers.

AZ is at .08..which for anyone who is small is basically like one drink.

tyrone, and those who know the law, suggest that when pulled over, roll your window down just enough to talk. Then DO NOT TALK more than necessary and DO NOT TAKE A FIELD SOBRIETY test.

You are are going downtown no matter what. Keep your mouth shut and lawyer up.

[Scott Campbell]

Did you see any extra traffic in Scottsdale? I still can't believe they built that stadium way out in the middle of nowhere.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Did you see any extra traffic in Scottsdale? I still can't believe they built that stadium way out in the middle of nowhere.

Tons of traffic. Just getting to the gym was a hassle. Most of the "ballers" were staying in scottsdale. I didn't even venture into old town for the whole week. tyrone moved his cardboard box to the rez.

Stadium: While it is far from Scottsdale..the way Phx is growing, it is actually quite centrally located. The west valley is taking off.

The Coyotes (hockey) also play out there as well. Only the Suns and Dbacks play in downtown phx.

[mission]

what a dumbass. thats why my buddy engineers celuloid hidden compartments for big shots cars. everyone wants to carry a gun in Georgia...

also guys, I have a real cool friend who's a state trooper and he said the right answer to protect your rights at all times when they ask if you've been drinking or how many you've had is "thank you officer, I'm fine". apparently there's an implied admittance in "just a couple" and also that answer tells the cop that you understand your rights and are way more likely to battle the charges in court and they HATE going to court to testify/witness so are more likely to let you off.

[swede]

I have a real cool friend who's a state trooper and he said the right answer to protect your rights at all times when they ask if you've been drinking or how many you've had is "thank you officer, I'm fine".

I suspect that responding, "Shank you, offisher, I'm (hic!) fine," doesn't work quite as effectively.

[Iron Mike]

I was stopped at a random DUI roadside check in Arizona. I live in Tucson and on major party nights they have the roads blocked off and stop everyone.

They used to have random DUI checks at Ft. Huachuca when I was stationed there.........until all of the soldiers pulled off of the road coming back from Sierra Vista or Tucson at the gate and slept it off until the next morning. It was getting to be a road hazard.