Chargerz Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Smart player on the field, but idiot behind the wheel! From the UT today: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Vincent Jackson DUI draws work-release time By Brent Schrotenboer, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 11:31 a.m. Chargers Pro Bowl receiver Vincent Jackson will receive four days in a work-release program, possibly roadside trash pickup, plus a likely NFL suspension this fall, after pleading guilty to his second drunken driving offense since 2006. Jackson, 27, also was sentenced to five years’ probation, a $2,408 fine and 15 days of community service stemming from his DUI arrest in January 2009. Because this is his second DUI offense, Jackson likely will be suspended by the NFL, according to the league’s substance-abuse policy. The suspension could be about two games, but his overall punishment could have been much worse. The San Diego City Attorney’s office asked a Superior Court judge to punish him with up to 180 days in jail after hearing Jackson make comments in a local radio interview last month that prosecutors considered irreverent, according to court documents. In that interview with Darren Smith of XX Sports Radio, Jackson was making reference to a different incident: his traffic stop before the Chargers playoff game against the Jets on Jan. 17. “I’m sure once it’s all said and done, we’ll definitely get the last laugh and hopefully our law enforcement will definitely continue to support us in the way that they have,” Jackson said of the incident in the interview. As a result of that traffic stop, Jackson was charged with driving with an expired registration and a suspended license. (His license had been suspended as a result of his second DUI arrest.) Jackson will plead not guilty next week to charges stemming from that traffic stop, said his attorney, Cole Casey. Casey said “there’s a genuine issue in that case as to whether Vince knew his license was suspended versus whether it was restricted.” Jackson’s DUI sentencing was standard punishment for a second DUI, Casey said. He added the sentence will not include jail time but will include two weekends — 96 hours — in a sheriff’s work-release program, which often constitutes roadside trash pickup. “Although the city attorney attempted to punish him for being a celebrity and making comments on the radio, he was treated as any other second offender,” Casey said. “He wasn’t given any special treatment, nor did he ever ask for any.” Judge David Danielsen’s only remark about the case, according to prosecutors, was that he was going to treat Jackson “like everyone else.” Casey had fought the second DUI case last year on the basis that Jackson’s rights were violated after his arrest when his blood was drawn against his will with his arms handcuffed behind his back. Jackson had requested a breath test instead, as was his right, but a California Highway Patrol officer considered him to be slow-moving and recalcitrant with the breath test, so he administered the blood test instead. Jackson’s blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.17, double the state limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 He is a real idiot. Isn't he a free agent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 He is a real idiot. Isn't he a free agent? Restricted Free Agent. Over under on his suspension... 2 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 4 days in work release for his 2nd DUI? WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Man Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 His pending suspension could work out good for those Vincent Jackson believers out there. He is a top teir WR, and a 2 game suspension would drop him down to a Teir two. He would be a steal in the 4th or 5th rounds. Drink up mutha fu.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awahl63 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 His pending suspension could work out good for those Vincent Jackson believers out there. He is a top teir WR, and a 2 game suspension would drop him down to a Teir two. He would be a steal in the 4th or 5th rounds. Drink up mutha fu.... I agree. This guy is a stud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfer Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 ya this could be this years Brandon Marshall... Unless Brandon Marshall is this years Brandon Marshall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 ya this could be this years Brandon Marshall... Unless Brandon Marshall is this years Brandon Marshall... I disagree that Vincent Jackson is a WR1, and no where near a Brandon Marshall. Marshall has 3 straight 100 reception seasons. Vincent Jackson has how many catches as a career high>? He's very good, but not elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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