Oh, my Gosh ! Newsflash !
I just got back from Police HQ. I got a call from my brother in law to pick him up somewhere at 2 AM. My sister is in jail for DUI. So we went there , and saw my sister crying like a baby. Both my BIL and sister were drunk, but sis insisted on driving because BIL had a DUI already. BIL didn’t want my father to know what happened. Anyway, Sister will stay at the police headquarteres for 8 hours. We will pick her up at 10 AM, today. I couldn’t ask my BIL if my sister was handcuffed. I’m sure she’d freak out and maybe think her future is now ruined. Ha ! May that be a lesson to her.
What an idiot couple !
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Posted by mihrank on April 5, 2015 at 10:53 am
sorry to hear – wake up call – use sense!!
Posted by renxkyoko on April 5, 2015 at 11:09 am
I know, right ? This is her first encounter with the police. She has never gotten any ticket intil now. * shakes head *
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on April 5, 2015 at 11:27 am
Oi! I guess they’ll take a cab next time.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 5, 2015 at 11:37 am
OMG ! Her husband got a DUI last year, and believe it or not a breathalizer was installed in his car. But last night they used my sister’s car, so yeah. My brother in law said it was some sort of a dragnet… cars were randomly pulled over, and drivers were handed a paper, but actually they just wanted to smell alcohol.
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on April 5, 2015 at 11:39 am
I’ve discovered that you don’t have to open your window and speak to the cops, though one might want to check CA law on that. Also, a good lawyer could probably get that kicked. Better Call Saul!
Posted by ~REBECCA DAWN~ on April 5, 2015 at 11:28 am
That is so scary! Especially with all DUI related deaths. She is so lucky something worse didn’t happen! Hugs! 🙌
Posted by renxkyoko on April 5, 2015 at 11:38 am
May that be a lesson to this idiot couple. Ha !
Posted by ~REBECCA DAWN~ on April 5, 2015 at 11:44 am
Fingers crossed!!!
Posted by renxkyoko on April 5, 2015 at 12:01 pm
Knock on wood !
Posted by russellboyle on April 5, 2015 at 12:24 pm
Thankfully, no one was injured. In my country, there is a series of television ads under the slogan “If you drink then drive, you’re a bloody idiot.”
Posted by renxkyoko on April 5, 2015 at 12:27 pm
They both are. * shakes head *
Posted by John W. Howell on April 5, 2015 at 12:32 pm
This could be a sign they need help. Sad thing.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 2:00 pm
My sister doesn’t drink, and we know it, she lives with us ( her husband works in San Francisco ), but I guess there was too much party spirit at my brother-in-law’s relative’s engagement party that my sister who doesn’t drink stupidly joined the party mood, forgetting she was the designated driver. It’s a good thing they got caught… I’m sure they’ve learned a lesson.
Posted by John W. Howell on April 6, 2015 at 4:42 pm
That’s good. An expensive one though.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 4:55 pm
I’m sure there was a huge fine, I didn’t ask, and, of course , the insurance ! ! !
Posted by John W. Howell on April 6, 2015 at 5:35 pm
Yikes
Posted by Kenny on April 5, 2015 at 12:52 pm
I would never drink drive just like I would never drive without insurance or anything else. If you cannot handle the consequences don’t do it.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 2:04 pm
That’s true. My sister doesn’t really drink, but read my response above…. one mistake and they got caught… a good thing, imo. It’s a lesson learned.
Posted by Sreejit Poole on April 5, 2015 at 3:02 pm
That’s pretty intense. Thank God no one was hurt.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 2:06 pm
Yes. It’s pretty intense because it’s not something that should happen to her… she doesn’t really drink. Too much party spirit at an engagement party.
Posted by andy1076 on April 5, 2015 at 6:36 pm
Oh geez, I hope things work out but oof!! the FIRST glass should already be a no no no no :-\
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 2:07 pm
It was indeed a HUGE mistake.
Posted by andy1076 on April 6, 2015 at 2:29 pm
Is there a way to start on a clean slate? I wonder.
Posted by imagesbytdashfield on April 5, 2015 at 7:56 pm
Wow! Hope they learn from this and glad no one was hurt.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 2:17 pm
* nods * I’m sure lesson was learned.
Posted by loujenhaxmyor on April 5, 2015 at 7:58 pm
Either designated driver (not under the influence) or a cab next time. Fortunately no car/pedestrian accident involved.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 2:19 pm
I;m sure they have reflected. 🙂
Posted by peakperspective on April 5, 2015 at 8:02 pm
Oh dear, a rough road for a while, I’m guessing. Glad all are safe. Hope it made for a good life lesson.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 6:15 am
* nods* I know. They’;re idiots.
Posted by A. Blake on April 6, 2015 at 2:11 am
Thank God they didn’t get hurt or hurt anyone else – let’s pray this is their wake up call!
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 6:02 am
I know ! It really frightened my sister. And she wasn’t handcuffed, thank goodness…
Posted by GratuitousRex on April 6, 2015 at 5:29 am
I’ve been cuffed once but ultimately released. Scared me straight
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 5:58 am
They were put in a room they call drunk tank ( ?) to sober up, and the cops call them weekenders.
Posted by GratuitousRex on April 6, 2015 at 6:04 am
Where was this?
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 1:33 pm
California
Posted by GratuitousRex on April 6, 2015 at 5:48 pm
Is that where the famous Ren lives when you’re not globetrotting?
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 5:54 pm
About the globetrotting thing.. I wish ! (~^_^)~ ~(^_^~)
Posted by GratuitousRex on April 6, 2015 at 5:56 pm
Weren’t you just in the Philippines?
Posted by renxkyoko on April 6, 2015 at 6:06 pm
That was last year’s summer vacation. It was for a month, and since I post just once a month,…….. and I ‘ve got so many stuff to talk about….. that’s the reason it’s taken a while, he he…. I went on European tour 2 years ago, also for one month, and believe it or not, I’m not done yet. I still need to post the last leg of the tour, which is France.
Posted by GratuitousRex on April 6, 2015 at 6:07 pm
Hence….globetrotting
Posted by GratuitousRex on April 6, 2015 at 6:08 pm
I post once, sometimes twice a day. I’m annoying.
Posted by Clouds N Cups on April 7, 2015 at 6:26 am
Sorry to hear that but I do hope the experience with the police will sober her up. We have seen many tragic situation caused by DUI and it is good to know nothing happened (besides the arrest ) this time.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 8, 2015 at 5:37 pm
MADD ( Mothers Againts Drunken Driving ) immediately came to mind. I assure everyone though, my sister doesn’t drink…. this incident was a one off… I ‘d like to think it was a blessing.
Posted by Clouds N Cups on April 13, 2015 at 12:07 am
It’s a blessing indeed, my friend. Cheers!☺
Posted by Mélanie on April 7, 2015 at 8:02 am
in French, we say: il faut choisir entre boire ou conduire! = you have to choose between drink or drive, but not both at the same time! 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on April 8, 2015 at 5:37 pm
That’s true. And California is very strict on this. Thanks, Melanie.
Posted by Christy Birmingham on April 7, 2015 at 5:42 pm
I hope they learned their lesson. Dangerous! I assume the 8 hours in jail was so that there was time to sober up before being released.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 8, 2015 at 6:02 pm
yes, you’re right. And sister said it was a room the cops call drunk tank, a place where they can sober up…. and they are called weekenders. She was released at 8 AM (just 6 hours )
Posted by readinpleasure on April 8, 2015 at 1:02 pm
Just too bad but I’m happy no one was hurt. It would have been quite disastrous.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 8, 2015 at 6:04 pm
I’m thinking it was a blessing they were pulled over, and prevented my sister from driving. Who knew what could have happened.
Posted by Pepper on April 8, 2015 at 4:19 pm
Oops! That’s bad. I am glad there was no big disaster associated with this. Like you said, hopefully they’ll learn their lesson.
But you know, I do have a problem with the lack of transport options in most cities in the US. Cabs are ridiculously expensive and buses/ trains do not offer good enough connectivity. While I believe they should take up DUI cases seriously, I also think they need to subsidise the cab fares to enable people to move around with more ease. Either that, or build a good public transport network.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 8, 2015 at 6:07 pm
Cabs are rare in our city, and I guess, at 2 AM, it was impossible. There are no cabs that ply the streets ( unlike in New York City or in Manila, Philippines )… people have to call…. my bro-in-law said they didn’t have the phone # of a cab company.
Posted by Doraz on April 8, 2015 at 8:19 pm
Well, I hope she understands. 😦
Posted by renxkyoko on April 9, 2015 at 4:04 pm
She sure does now. It’s gonna be hard on her pocketboot, with all these fines….
Posted by Peter Wells aka Countingducks on April 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm
That’s a horrid experience. We all do silly things sometimes, and hopefully she will learn from it. Not nice for you either. Hope it all resolved itself without too much more drama
Posted by renxkyoko on April 9, 2015 at 4:52 pm
It’s very strict ,especially here in California, Peter Wells. She’s not excusing herself, but she said she only had 2 glasses of wine, not hard drinks, and she could take it, unlike others who can get drunk with one can of beer. Of course, she can’t have that excuse to defend herself. I’m sure this is lesson learned. She’s a very smart and sensible woman, she knows this is not a good thing.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 9, 2015 at 5:01 pm
By the way, I’m waiting for your 2 books to be available at Barnes and Nobles. I’ve forgotten my password at Amazon, and their verification still uses my old, old, old email address, and I’ve forgotten the password there, either. I so want to read your book… I’m sure it’s wonderful, you do have a way with words that is so rivitting ( spelling, please ! )
Posted by Peter Wells aka Countingducks on April 9, 2015 at 5:37 pm
I’ll try and find out when its out via B & N for you. Glad your sister is basically OK
Posted by wholeproduction on April 9, 2015 at 3:09 pm
DUI arrests are the worst because it something that is so easily to avoid but yet so many people still do it. I hope your sister really learned her lesson.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 9, 2015 at 4:56 pm
It was an instant bad decision. She said it was only 2 glasses of wine, and she wasn’t drunk, but that’s not an excuse. Accidents happen even to those who don’t drink. ( although she doesn’t drink, either, and I know that for a fact… she lives with us )
Posted by wholeproduction on April 9, 2015 at 8:14 pm
Okay…well if you don’t drink you don’t drink if you do then you do, it’s that simple. I were her No one would see near a bottle anytime soon.
Posted by RoSy on April 10, 2015 at 2:08 am
Eek – Hope they never do that again – for their safety & the safety of others. They are lucky that they got caught alive & well rather than in an accident or worse.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 11, 2015 at 12:50 am
I believe it was a blessing, before they accidentally harmed themselves and others.
Posted by Leeyo on April 10, 2015 at 6:51 am
So much love on the last sentence. Lol!
Posted by renxkyoko on April 10, 2015 at 8:40 am
He He That time, they were, very much so. It’s very strict here in California. I’ve never gone out of the house without seeing a cop car on the street, at least one . The possibility of getting caught with an expired license plate is 100 %
Posted by jakesprinter on April 10, 2015 at 9:46 am
The story is the lesson … Sorry to hear that. Ren..
Posted by renxkyoko on April 11, 2015 at 12:57 am
Yes. Definitely a lesson learned.
Posted by Ste J on April 10, 2015 at 11:48 am
They should both count themselves lucky that they got off as lightly as they did. There was a reason taxis and mobile phones were invented…
Posted by renxkyoko on April 11, 2015 at 12:58 am
There wereno taxis available at 2 AM. taxis are rare in my city,believe it or not. There are more cop cars plying the streets…. I haven’t seen a taxi for years.
Posted by Ste J on April 11, 2015 at 12:08 pm
Blimey, that’s the time most taxi drivers earn their money at the weekends.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 11, 2015 at 5:32 pm
Seriously, I swear, there are no taxis. I think we have to call, but I guess they didn’t have the number of taxi service. We have buses , too, but the bus line are few and far between , and they come every 15 -30 minutes….. and service stops at 11 PM. There’s a train… it also stops service at 9 PM. Cars are a necessity here in our city.
Posted by Don on April 12, 2015 at 8:25 pm
Not so good. It’s a hard lesson to learn. I’m sure she’ll reflect on the event and come out of it wiser.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 12, 2015 at 9:34 pm
Yes. Even her husband felt bad about it. He works in San Francisco, and was supposed to go back Monday morning, but decided to not go to work for 2 days…. he was very upset. I guess, those two did a lot of reflection.
Posted by kybedard on April 15, 2015 at 5:44 pm
Uber!!!!
Posted by Santosh Namby on April 16, 2015 at 4:36 pm
Crazy…. take care….
Posted by cindy knoke on April 18, 2015 at 3:14 am
So Sorry for you and them. Maybe AA for both of them might be helpful. You can suggest……the court will probably mandate it anyway.
Posted by Alok Singhal on April 19, 2015 at 2:13 pm
I am sure this won’t happen again, a tough lesson for them.
Posted by efratadenny on April 19, 2015 at 4:43 pm
2 am on weekend is better than on weekdays. I just tried to see the bright side.
Posted by Stephanie Rae's Place on April 20, 2015 at 12:24 am
2am phone call! WoW….I don’t know if I’d be mad for the call or upset, cause they got a dui!! Good luck!
Posted by JunkChuck on April 22, 2015 at 9:22 pm
Ugh! Their lives are going to get awfully expensive.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 22, 2015 at 10:17 pm
Yes… the insurance ! ! * shakes head *
Posted by Holistic Wayfarer on April 23, 2015 at 11:52 pm
YOWzeRs.
Posted by henrywest on April 27, 2015 at 3:02 pm
The financial lesson is going to be huge. Though it’s better than in the ditch or worse.
Posted by equinoxio21 on April 28, 2015 at 6:52 pm
Sorry about that. Most inconvenient. I kinda wonder why your BIL got freed first. Gender bias? ‘hope your sister is out. (23 days? Should be) And that she’s learned her lesson. There are so many options now. Uber is one. Tsss.
Take care.
Brian
Posted by renxkyoko on April 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm
He wasn’t driving, my sister was. her alcohol was very little , but was a bit over the limit. She stayed in what we call drunk tank where tipsy drivers can sober up….. for 8 hours, then she came home. They are also called weekenders.
Posted by equinoxio21 on April 28, 2015 at 7:15 pm
Well that was a quick answer. 😊 i hope it’s all in the past now. (But not forgotten!) thanks for your visits. Be good. Brian
Posted by Mitzie Mee on May 1, 2015 at 8:46 am
I’m really sorry to hear that, but personally I got zero-tolerance when it comes to DUIs. I’ve had friends who were in accidents caused by drunk drivers, so I really hope that both your sister and your BIL will think twice about ever driving intoxicated again:/
Posted by D K Powell on June 30, 2015 at 11:21 am
That was pretty dumb of them. Thankfully it was only an offence of DUI and not one related to hitting or killing someone else. Something for them to be thankful for.
Posted by renxkyoko on June 30, 2015 at 3:25 pm
Right. They did learn their lesson, D K Powell. Good thing they didn’t involve anyone , other than themselves. My sister had to pay stiff fines, court charges, DUI school, and a breathalizer installed in her car , not to mention increase in her car insurance.
Posted by D K Powell on June 30, 2015 at 3:31 pm
A small price to pay to make sure she never kills someone.
Ken 🙂
Posted by The Otaku Judge on September 30, 2015 at 4:55 pm
A wake up call for her cos DUI is dangerous… also a 2am wake up call for you 😉
Posted by renxkyoko on September 30, 2015 at 5:04 pm
I know.
Posted by barkinginthedark on February 4, 2016 at 8:08 pm
DUI not too smart eh? continue…