No, telling cops you're a professional drinker will not get you out of a DUI rap

[47of74]

Florida Man just discovered that

George Emmanuel, 54, was collared late Wednesday evening after a sheriff’s deputy spotted his vehicle speeding in a 35 mph zone.

After being pulled over, Emmanuel--who was wobbly and had “watery and glassy” eyes--performed poorly on a series of field sobriety tests. Additionally, his blood alcohol contest was measured at .218 and .211 (.08 is the legal limit).

After being read his rights, Emmanuel “admitted to consuming 1-2 shots of whiskey prior to driving,” according to an arrest affidavit. The Gulfport resident also reportedly declared, “I’m a professional drinker.”

[wryter2000]

1. Then...

He needs a professional driver

[eppur_se_muova]

2. Well, it was worth a shot. Or two. nt

[not fooled]

3. Florida and a drunk driver?

I thought this was gonna be about Matt Gaetz.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

4. As opposed to "amateur drinkers"?

Back in the bad 'ole days, when cops stopped a "pro" drinker, they would lead them home. Amateurs were locked up overnight to teach them a lesson.

[mopinko]

5. that's how my dad survived.

[3Hotdogs]

6. Where I was teaching, Jersey City public schools. up to the 70's, end of school year found some

schools' faculties having end of year parties. A significant number would get plastered to the point that cops were aware of the day-evening event. Cops would pull over teachers and direct them to stay in the cars until 6:00 a.m., near the end of their shift.

"If this car is not here at 6:00 when I drive by, you will get a summons in the mail."