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Tom Lewand Pleads Guilty To Operating While Visibly Impaired

Tom Lewand pleaded guilty earlier today to operating while visibly impaired, which is a lesser charge than what he originally received. Here is Lewand's punishment for the June 25 incident:

Sutton sentenced Lewand to six months' probation and to pay a $532 fine or serve 60 days in Roscommon County Jail. Lewand's fine and court costs totaled $870. His probation requires that he submit to a PBT at the request of any police officer, that he consume no alcohol and that he enroll in an intense outpatient
program.

As part of the plea deal, Lewand's charge of refusing to take a breath test was thrown out, so all he ended up with from this incident was the operating while visibly impaired charge, which resulted in six months of probation. Personally I think that's a little light, but that debate centers on punishment for a DUI in general, not for Lewand specifically.

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Now one has to wonder what additional penalties (if any) Goodell is gonna tack on to this. I honestly hope that he doesn’t go heavy handed on this to make an example that even team execs are subject to league rules. Any thoughts on what league punishment he might get?

by BBlades on Jul 9, 2010 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Lewand do some time

maybe with that he could name players correctly and see what we be looking for in a football team and no i wasnt thinkin of criminals haha

by Liontotheextreme on Jul 9, 2010 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

xtreme

Heyyy!! You drink as much as I do!!! Cool, dude!!

by dylan415 on Jul 9, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hopefully Goodell, will be sympathetic

Due to Mr. Lewand having to work under Millen he may feel that was enough punishment and show some leniency, a fine should be enough.

by Wayne Fontes on Jul 9, 2010 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Fair enough, I suppose...

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by Hyperion Ecta on Jul 9, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

He's guilty

Guilty of being an idiot

"When people start copying your style, you know that something must be happening." - James hetfield (Metallica)

by The Profiler on Jul 9, 2010 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Idiots

We’re all guilty of that from time to time. A great man once said, “He who is without sin, cast the first beer.” Oh, that was me.

by dylan415 on Jul 9, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

" Ow, my wrist hurts ! "

Needs a swift kick in the ass too…

" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )

by Keevatron on Jul 9, 2010 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Eh.

Pretty standard if he’s a first time offender.

My name is Suh! How do you do?! Now You GONNA DIE!

by rmatheny on Jul 10, 2010 12:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow!

Not many people from Southgate here. When I read the punishment, I was shocked to see how little it was.

I’m not sure what the best sentence is, but I am sure that it should be the same from city to city, and from person to person. Currently, each jurisdiction differs and that just isn’t right. A person in Southgate can expect:
. double the fine
. plus 25 six-hour days of community service
. plus mandatory weekly blow tests and pee tests
. a year of probation

by jimoska on Jul 10, 2010 4:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh...

and that’s if you blow just over the minimum and do NOT refuse to be tested.

by jimoska on Jul 10, 2010 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

True

Its all about the cash. I have never met anyone who got a plea so light. Not even community service? At least make it believable.

by ATL Lion on Jul 10, 2010 5:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Plea deal...

… for the rich and famous. First time offense in Arizona would have netted him this:

EXTREME DUI
SUPER EXTREME DUI
(elevated blood alcohol content (BAC))
misdemeanor
ARS § 28-1382

•at least $2500 in fines and fees
•at least 30 days jail (BAC .15 – <.20)
•at least 45 days jail (BAC .20 or greater)
•possible community restitution
•ignition interlock device required

Well, let’s move on to the next screwup…

" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )

by Keevatron on Jul 10, 2010 8:50 AM EDT reply actions  

luckly he was not drinking in Arizona

if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin

by JCruize on Jul 10, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fair enough...from the courts, for a first time offender...

I still think his punishment from the league should be more than $870.

Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!

by KDawg on Jul 10, 2010 12:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Who cares anymore?

Let.s move on, guys, to FOOTBALL!!!!!

by dylan415 on Jul 10, 2010 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

The Tree

Guys, I can see your jealosy of the affluent. But as a society, we’re all on the same tree. At the top are the CEO’s and executives. At the roots are the rest of us. The janitors, garbage men, bus drivers, all of us hardworking folk. As unjust as some things may seem, we all need each other to survive. Except rappers. As a wise man once said, "Let’s move on guys, to FOOTBALL!!!

by dylan415 on Jul 10, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Hes the team's president

When your the president of the lions you might have an alcohol problem, I mean i’m just a fan and I ended up with a drinking problem. I used to have couple beers while watching the game, but with the pain and agony that comes with watching I learned to have a bottle of good old Smirnoff ready before every game, but then once I’m sober again i start to remember how bad they are, there fore i started drinking every day during the regular season.

J/K No drinking problems, and I love the Lions

by Nour E on Jul 11, 2010 4:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Not bad sentance IMO....

I think people are so what over reacting. DUI is nothing to shake a stick at since it could have been any of our families driving on the road and possibly he could have been in an accident with. But lets highlight a few things here. 1, He pleaded guilty and this is his first time. Truth is if anyone pleaded guilty and it was their 1st DUI they were up against they usually get a light charge. 2, He from my understanding was already in treatment, knew he had a problem and was trying to fix that problem BEFORE ever getting a DUI. How many people do you know that are in treatment and DO NOT have a DUI on their record. To me this shows he was making a honest effort and fell short of it, while trying to be honest after getting caught caught and accepting the charges. Now if this was his 2nd or more times…had problems with other drinking related crimes then yes people should be all down his shit. If he had not been in treatment prior to ever making a mistake, then I would even say, maybe the charges should have been harder for a wake up call. Bottom line it seems like he saw he had a problem, was trying to work on it, made a mistake and I am sure this IS a wake up call for him. Of course everything here is up for debate so fill free to make your opinions.

by Joey-P on Jul 11, 2010 10:54 AM EDT reply actions  

So is there any rumors of king roger

Dropping the hammer on are prez…I think its only fair players have to pay I think Lewand should too. It would certainly show just how serious goodell is.

"When people start copying your style, you know that something must be happening." - James hetfield (Metallica)

by The Profiler on Jul 11, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Goodell has already stated that he will punish Tom in some matter

Goodell has always wanted until the courts render a decision before he deals out his punishment

if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin

by JCruize on Jul 11, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

makes sense

I assume it will becoming fairly soon then.

"When people start copying your style, you know that something must be happening." - James hetfield (Metallica)

by The Profiler on Jul 11, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yo Tom

if you need an anonymus signiture on your AA sheet for your PO, e-mail me.
Don’t fuck up again

In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both

by JazzyBBP on Jul 11, 2010 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

LMFAO Jazzy!!!

Yeah, let me know. I gotta bunch of different pens.

by j16941 on Jul 11, 2010 11:51 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

LOL

In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both

by JazzyBBP on Jul 12, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

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