Lobbyist with 7 DUIs sentenced to probation

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David Hartman - 2009-11-20 19:52:05

You raise a great point. Why aren't judges held accountable for their bad judgement? Why? Because, it seems, they are above the law. They are t

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eric sacratini - tracy's landing, MD - Karma: Excellent

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Alcoholism is a disease - 2009-11-20 01:27:16

It is more likely he had a good lawyer. This guy lost his driver's license when he got the ticket. He should not be driving. A 28 day program is a good idea, but he needs close supervision. When he can drive again, he needs a breathylizer in his car. A judge does not like to take a person's livelihood away. Drunkenness is hard on families, too!I think the County Council needs to rethink their contract with him.

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Maryellen Brady - Edgewater, MD - Karma: Neutral

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DUI - 2009-11-19 21:39:22

Legislators, lobbyists, and other well-connected Marylanders apparently are eligible for special consideration when they break the law, even when they are repeat offenders. Equal justice: what a joke! Is it any wonder that DUI remains a major highway safety issue? If you ever get hit by a drunk driver, thank a Maryland judge.

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William Heidecker - SEVERN, MD - Karma: Excellent

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Seven times X 100 - 2009-11-19 15:25:05

What the article should say is; David Jacobs has been caught seven times. How many times has he been under the influence and not been caught or crashed? Why does David Jacobs still have a driver's license? If he can afford pay to defend multiple DUI's, he is be able to afford a cab or a limo. David Jacobs should not be given the privilege to drive, period. What quality of service/work product is he providing the Anne Arundel County Council and the Sheriff's Department (and why do they need lobbyists)?

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harry trampolini - severna park, MD - Karma: Excellent

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7 TIMES..... - 2009-11-19 14:50:13

i am amazed at what money can do.....this guy is the O. J. of drunk driving.....

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stanley davis - mayo, md - Karma: Terrible

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7 times? - 2009-11-19 14:18:29

can a judge be sued for neglect or malpractice?

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