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?
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
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.
Fair enough, I suppose...
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He's guilty
Guilty of being an idiot
"When people start copying your style, you know that something must be happening." - James hetfield (Metallica)
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.
in the words of another great man
Quote “when in doubt whip it out…..Its a free for all”
"When people start copying your style, you know that something must be happening." - James hetfield (Metallica)
by The Profiler on Jul 9, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
" 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 )
Eh.
Pretty standard if he’s a first time offender.
My name is Suh! How do you do?! Now You GONNA DIE!
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
I guess Tom Lewand can afford a better lawyer than you.
It’s all about the money.
by RobertPorcher on Jul 10, 2010 8:49 AM EDT 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 )
luckly he was not drinking in Arizona
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
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!!!!!
Who cares anymore?
Let.s move on, guys, to FOOTBALL!!!!!
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!!!
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
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.
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)
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
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
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




























