The Misfit Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I have no problem with Henry's suspension -- the kid needs to grow up, and he's an incredible talent, so I hope he does so quickly. With his latest run-in with the law, there was some debate here over the severity of the "traffic offense" and the related punishment. It came out this morning that his license was invalid because he failed to pay a $30 fee to the state. He had no idea it was suspended. This is pretty common in Ohio (I can't speak for other states). When your license is suspended, the state has no duty to even give you notice -- you find out when the police bust you for something like a seat belt violation. For instance, Ohio has a program whereby they send batches of letters to drivers asking for proof of insurance, and if you fail to mail that in within 30 days, your license is suspended. If you've moved since you last had your license renewed, you're just SOL. If the letter gets lost in the mail, you're SOL. You get the idea. Story: Suspended Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry can now drive legally because he has a valid driver’s license, issued after he paid a $30 state fee, according to a Hamilton County Municipal Court official. Henry, who was set for a meeting this afternoon with the Hamilton County Municipal Court’s License Intervention Program, stopped by the LIP program office early today to show proof his license was reinstated. Henry, 23, of Florence, was ticketed March 25 and had his 2005 Cadillac Escalade impounded for driving on a suspended license, failure to use turn signals and a seat-belt violation. Henry was stopped by Cincinnati Police at 4:32 p.m. at 1100 Vine St. He was released on a $100 bond. A judge sent Henry to the LIP program to see why his license was suspended and so he could determine what he needed to do to re-instate it. It turned out he had failed to pay a $30 fee, said Sheila Doll, supervisor of the LIP program. Henry promptly paid the fee and had the license reinstated, Doll said. A date for arraignment on those charges will be scheduled later today. At that arraignment, charges of driving without a valid driver’s license could be dismissed since the problem has been corrected. The LIP program was started in 1998 because many people have suspended driver’s licenses without knowing about it, as was the case for Henry, Doll said. Henry was arrested four times between December 2005 and June 2006 in three states. The traffic violation could cost Henry 88 days in a Kentucky jail for violating probation on a charge of providing alcohol to minors out of Kenton County. Henry was sentenced to 90 days in jail, but he served two days with the rest probated. The NFL suspended Henry last week without pay for the first eight games of the 2007 season under a new personal conduct policy. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I think the suspended license becomes a non-issue. While it was technically illegal, if the judge dismisses it I think the NFL ignores it. I know I had my license technically suspended for failure to pay a fine. I was told one thing by the DMV but the opposite was the case. After straightening everything out it was as if nothing happened. The other two charges will be interesting to see what type of stance the NFL takes. I think most companies ignore moving violations from the list of things that will get you fired or otherwise penalized, but if the NFL really wants to crack down on issues... It would suck for Henry to be suspended for 8 games because of not using a turn signal, buckling up, and/or paying a $30 fine, but then again how many chances does a guy get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I think people who don't use turn signals should be executed... so I'm not giving any sympathy here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I think people who don't use turn signals should be executed... so I'm not giving any sympathy here. Funny, I feel the same way about peopel that never turn off their turn signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Ok, so one of his fifty violations don't count. He should win citizen of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 You don't want to be a target? Stop wearing a shirt with a bulls-eye on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I think people who don't use turn signals should be executed... so I'm not giving any sympathy here. I agree. Kill 'em all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 how many chances does a guy get? this is the point right here. this latest episode is just the straw that broke the camel's back. a serious intervention is needed to hopefully break this string of run-ins with the law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 this is the point right here. this latest episode is just the straw that broke the camel's back.Back when the whole policy initially came out, there was a lot of conversation though at where exactly does something count though. IMHO, moving violations such as failing to signal, running a stop sign, or even speeding (say under 15MPH over) shouldn't count. If we are going to count those, are we going to count parking tickets? How about neighborhood code violations leaving the garbage can out on the curb too long? I'm all for cleaning up the riffraff, but even the squeakest of clean people will sometimes get a ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Funny, I feel the same way about peopel that never turn off their turn signals. Why do you hate the Iowegians? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Back when the whole policy initially came out, there was a lot of conversation though at where exactly does something count though. IMHO, moving violations such as failing to signal, running a stop sign, or even speeding (say under 15MPH over) shouldn't count. If we are going to count those, are we going to count parking tickets? How about neighborhood code violations leaving the garbage can out on the curb too long? I'm all for cleaning up the riffraff, but even the squeakest of clean people will sometimes get a ticket. i agree that they shouldn't count. henry's case is just not typical given he's had such a bad run. it sucks that this petty stuff kicked it over the edge, but he is clearly over the edge. i'm hoping the time off will be worth it in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 You don't want to be a target? Stop wearing a shirt with a bulls-eye on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 You don't want to be a target? Stop wearing a shirt with a bulls-eye on the back. Detlef has kindly recommended that you also post this in his Duke Lacrosse thread in the Tailgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 The other two charges will be interesting to see what type of stance the NFL takes. I think most companies ignore moving violations from the list of things that will get you fired or otherwise penalized, but if the NFL really wants to crack down on issues... In our company if you get 3 moving violations in a two year period of time you get fired. It has more to do with insurance cost than anything else. We actually had to fire a pretty decent employee a couple of years ago because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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