High_Gravity
Belligerent Drunk
Why the hell would the cops order someone to drive drunk?
The cops admit they ordered Conners to drive, but claim he did not say he had been drinking and they could see no signs of it in him. Conners claims he did tell the cops, and it seems clear he called friends for a ride at the traffic stop and told them as well. There's no question he had been drinking.
Some posters on this thread theorize Conners drank heavily after the traffic stop and before the accident. That's possible, I suppose, but his BAL was triple the legal limit when finally tested....doesn't seem likely he was sober then.
I do believe the cops fucked up, but then the question is, even if they did, is Conners still guilty?
It would still be manslaughter wouldn't it? I don't see the guy getting off scot free unless the cops pulled out their guns and made him drive away. I personally don't get behind the wheel when I am hammered for anyone, and I would let the cops beat me if need be if they tried to force me.