What not to do After Being Charged with DUI: Throw Shit on the Arresting Officer

Rarely do I read a DUI story that surprises me. This is an exception. Milton Alexis Williams, Jr., 49, of Gibsonville, NC has taken a new approach to dealing with a DUI arrest. Lots of people beg the cop for mercy. Some cry. Others feign illness. Bribes are offered. But this guy really wanted to dump on the cop. So he did just that.

According to the Burlington Times News, Mr. Williams was arrested right around midnight on Friday. Now that is a serious bummer. Of course, it means your entire weekend is ruined. Not to mention the money you just wasted on a buzz that will be pretty useless in the lockup. Some people just have to take it out on the cop.

According to the article, Williams was pulled over for driving 74 in a 50 zone. So far a pretty run of the mill DUI. At some point, he threatened to "physically injure" officer J.B. Hedrick. I would put 10:1 odds on the phrase "kick your ass" appearing in the police report. Rather than comply with a breath or blood test, Williams "did knowingly emit bodily fluid" at the officer. I'm guessing we are talking #1 here, although saliva has been the weapon of choice for some past DUI arrestees.

Finally, the defendant allegedly topped off his antics by throwing excrement at Hedrick during the preparation for his incarceration. Folks, this ain't the way to get the cop on your side in anticipation of the next meeting you will have: at trial. At the risk of overstating the obvious, Williams can expect to become quite familiar with the new friends he makes in jail. He was charged with: "two counts of malicious conduct by a prisoner, speeding, driving while impaired, possession of marijuana up to half an ounce, resisting a public officer and communicating threats."

Free advice for every person who drives: you may at some point find yourself under investigation for DUI, even if you have never consumed alcohol. Your new best friend is the cop. His feelings about your demeanor can go a long, long way in getting a favorable plea agreement. While you may have mixed emotions about your new friend's duties, it is very wise indeed to make sure he or she never forgets that you are a good citizen who supports law enforcement.