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[Plinko]

Didn't the latest report say he blew less than a .08, meaning it wouldn't have actually been DUI?

 

[DR3AM]

ummm didnt the police office lied on his paper work?

how would you feel if the police gve you a dui while you were ober

 

[Freaky Fred]

What's the drink drive limit in the US? Or does it vary by state?

0.08 if you're over 21
0.02 if you're a minor

 

[Insane Metal]

Unfortunate, but expected.

 

[ToxicAdam]

It's not that uncommon for young people to get charges dropped or lessened when they get in trouble for the first few times.

I know I did.

 

[Chums Knifeblade]

Why does this ALWAYS apply for anything Florida related?

Let's just go it already, Who's got a big enough saw?

 

[Southernfried Pimpin]

Lets rag on him for looking like a girl! That's still funny right??

 

[Beerman462]

Crazy Canadians

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW2onH86IpQ&sns=em

 

[ganon]

Why am I not surprised :/

 

[sixteen-bit]

Didn't the latest report say he blew less than a .08, meaning it wouldn't have actually been DUI?

The limit is lower for peeps under 21 IIRC

 

[Ataraxia]

There's a lot of overreacting in this thread considering we don’t know all the details. If the DUI charge is dropped it could be due to insufficient evidence - not because he’s a famous white celebrity. According to CNN Bieber’s blood alcohol content was well below the legal limit (.08 BAC) for impairment. You don’t need a rich lawyer to get your DUI case dismissed if the state doesn’t have proof you were intoxicated. From what I've read Bieber was mostly acting like a jerk, not drunk - and that's what got him into trouble. If you don't cooperate with police they will look for any reason to put cuffs on you.

 

[kewlmyc]

Predictable outcome, but still makes me upset. What celebrities are allowed to get away with is insulting.

 

[Jackben]

To be fair though, the problem here isn't "rich people get off free", it's "poor people unable to afford lawyers". If there's some "technicality" - which is basically a way of saying the police fucked up - that means a person is deemed innocent, I don't really think it's unfair or inappropriate that they then get off the charge. What is a problem is that they're the only ones that can afford it, but that's not really their fault.

When there is a wealth barrier for everyone except the highest class to afford lawyers able to discern these technicalities, then saying "rich people get off free" is exactly what happens. You didn't disprove the saying, you just defined why it is true.

 

[kirby_fox]

All I can think of is his confession was on scene and the lawyer came in and said "There was never a confession, he wasn't arrested and you have no proof he was on drugs or had alcohol in his system."

I thought they desperately wanted to prosecute him because he was being such a little shit and they kept having not enough evidence show up? Enough for a plain old non-rich person, but expensive lawyers and all.

 

[Harry Dresden]

I am glad that this crisis has passed. I only hope that us as a country, no -- us, as a united world -- can move forward.

 

[dan2026]

Justin Beiber really needs a good arse kicking.

Somebody needs to beat some sense into him and bring him down to earth.

 

[MBR]

"Huh"
Very expected. Rich, white and young.

So we've got him vandalising someones home and DUI so far, right? I can't wait to see what he does next

 

[ToxicAdam]

I wonder who MSNBC interrupted this time to break the news?

 

[marrec]

There's a lot of overreacting in this thread considering we don’t know all the details. If the DUI charge is dropped it could be due to insufficient evidence - not because he’s a famous white celebrity. According to CNN Bieber’s blood alcohol content was well below the legal limit (.08 BAC) for impairment. You don’t need a rich lawyer to get your DUI case dismissed if the state doesn’t have proof you were intoxicated. From what I've read Bieber was mostly acting like a jerk, not drunk - and that's what got him into trouble. If you don't cooperate with police they will look for any reason to put cuffs on you.

This is a good point. Regardless of how expensive your lawyer is, if there's no evidence for intoxication then they cannot charge you. Though, some people in his situation would have probably just caved to police pressure and plea'd out.

Was he ever charged with reckless driving? If so, wonder how that was dropped.

 

[Iadien]

Why does this ALWAYS apply for anything Florida related?

Let's just go it already, Who's got a big enough saw?

Rich people/celebrities getting off has nothing to do with Florida.

 

[GK86]

What happened to his black friend who was arrested?

Death penalty.

 

[diunxx]

This an obvious case of canadian privilege.

 

[outlawedprod]

Well I guess something like this did not happen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84phU8of02U

 

[DrForester]

Didn't the latest report say he blew less than a .08, meaning it wouldn't have actually been DUI?

Where is the charge for underage drinking and drug use?

 

[johnsmith]

Deport this piece of shit already.

 

[kick51]

That's the best part! As long as he doesn't seriously injure or kill someone then it'll be hilarious to see his accelerating downward spiral until he's got some reality TV show on TLC or VH1.

cold. and he does seriously injure someone no matter what-- kid has parents and other people who don't want to see him die, belieb it or not.

 

[Omegasquash]

Eh...we don't know all the details, though that headline about still being charged with resisting arrest is something. Either way, I'm sure he had a top dollar lawyer on it, so it's not altogether shocking.

 

[ToxicAdam]

Has anyone provided substantial proof yet that given someone with Beiber's age/criminal record, he received some kind of special treatment? I'm not really seeing it.

 

[gutter_trash]

LOL rich people getting away with anything

any average person who drives without a valid license would get their ass ragged by the cops/troopers

 

[Live Free or Die]

Next up, he'll see if he can get away with murder.

He already got away with that. He murdered our ear this his songs.

 

[FairyD]

I can't even hate on him. He's living the dream.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Lets rag on him for looking like a girl! That's still funny right??

Literally no one said anything about him looking like a girl.

 

[kick51]

Has anyone provided substantial proof yet that given someone with Beiber's age/criminal record, he received some kind of special treatment? I'm not really seeing it.

come on son, you know that's not how this works lol

 

[Ataraxia]

LOL rich people getting away with anything

any average person who drives without a valid license would get their ass ragged by the cops/troopers

Any average person caught driving without a license woud either get taken to jail or released on a notice to appear (NTA) for such a minor violation. Bieber got the worst of it by being taken to jail so I'm not seeing how this was an example of "rich people getting away with anything."

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

Real talk it would be weird as fuck to be at a party and Justin bieber just is randomly there.

 

[highrider]

Apparently the rental company he got the lambo from had gps and speed tracking software which conflicted with police reports. Sounds like they had no case beyond the expired license.

 

[davepoobond]

yep - if you have enough money and/or 'status' you can get away with literally anything, especially in the US. its a joke.

The only thing he's getting away with is being an asshole factory

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

What happened to his black friend who was arrested?

He's caught all of the charges...

 

[BPoole]

He must be suffering from 'Afluenza'

 

[RedShift]

Affluenza is such a debilitating condition.

I don't like to take pleasure in others suffering but I certainly won't feel sad when he ODs in a couple years. Just hope it happens before he ends up killing someone driving drunk or on drugs.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Being rich and famous must be so great. Geez.

 

[malfcn]

Heard about this morning. It said he going 30, not 60 mph. Is that like 30 fps *feeling* like 60 mph?

 

[CyclopsRock]

When there is a wealth barrier for everyone except the highest class to afford lawyers able to discern these technicalities, then saying "rich people get off free" is exactly what happens. You didn't disprove the saying, you just defined why it is true.

I wasn't really trying to disprove anything, I was just saying that people getting off of charges for which there is apparently not enough credible evidence to convict them is not a bad thing. The bad thing is that this isn't extended to all. But that has as much to do with the complex nature of law than anything else.

 

[Chumly]

Can you imagine if a black guy resisted arrest. Throw the book at him!!!!! Fucking rich and famous get off with everything.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Jesus Christ GAF hates this guy. The cops were charged with fabricating evidence as well.

 

[Kinyou]

Does he pay taxes? I could imagine that they don't want to risk that he moves away.

 

[kmax]

An 1-on-1 between the lawyer and the judge can do wonders for you, as long as you're rich.

 

[GeoGonzo]

He should be forced to visit families of victims of drink driving once a week forever.

Gods, haven't they suffered enough already?

 

[Reversed]

Next up, he'll see if he can get away with murder.

Unfortunately, I have seen this happening (but not in the US).

 

[Clockwork]

According to CNN Bieber’s blood alcohol content was well below the legal limit (.08 BAC) for impairment. You don’t need a rich lawyer to get your DUI case dismissed if the state doesn’t have proof you were intoxicated.

.02 - Bieber isn't 21.