The Dallas Morning News has reported that the legislator that helped pass the surcharge for DWI drivers was arrested and charged with DWI himself.
Naturally, "He refused a Breathalyzer and blood test, according to the affidavit." according to the Austin-American Statesman.
Anyone out there surprised he refused to give a sample of his breath? I reported about judges and cops knowing about how to refuse tests in the past here and here.
Maybe because HE KNOWS that if you blow over a .16, the surcharge he came up with is DOUBLED! This was discussed partially here. Or perhaps he knows about the vast problems with Texas’ Intoxilyzer 5000.
I would ask Jamie or Ken their opinions, but they may be getting a call very soon….
Here is the text from the DMN.
Rep. Mike Krusee Charged with DWI
State Rep. Mike Krusee, a Republican from Williamson County north of Austin, was arrested for drunk driving late Wednesday. He was released this morning. The Austin American-Statesman has the story, with mugshot.
Of note: Krusee carried and passed legislation in 2003 that created something called the "driver responsibility program" to help fund the Texas Mobility Fund. That program included a number of surcharges for driving offenses, including $1,000 for a first conviction of driving while intoxicated.