News: Fox: Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for OWI

[Redsfan_83]

From what I got from the video he refused the police's blood test but chose to get the test done privately and pay for it himself

Where did you read he got it done privately? The cops issued a warrant forcing him to do the blood test. I don't think they would let him leave and get it done outside of police supervision?

 

[MarcusRock]

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/tony-romo-owi-arrest-milwaukee-county/

Ah, this one says that they searched Romo's vehicle before they towed it. I think the initial story from TMZ said they searched it after the tow which Romo's lawyers should be all over if that were the case.

 

[Blackrain]

Ah, this one says that they searched Romo's vehicle before they towed it. I think the initial story from TMZ said they searched it after the tow which Romo's lawyers should be all over if that were the case.

One thing I really don't understand after the deputy took Tony's license back to her car he had all the Time in the world to call his lawyer and get a game plan on exactly what he should do.

I don't understand why he waited until she came back with the license and asked him to get out of the car to decide to call his lawyer.

He really should have called right away while she was running his driver's license and he would have probably had a much better plan to deal with the sobriety test.

 

[MarcusRock]

One thing I really don't understand after the deputy took Tony's license back to her car he had all the Time in the world to call his lawyer and get a game plan on exactly what he should do.

I don't understand why he waited until she came back with the license and asked him to get out of the car to decide to call his lawyer.

He really should have called right away while she was running his driver's license and he would have probably had a much better plan to deal with the sobriety test.

Not really. Remember, she made no mention of alcohol until she returned with his license even if she smelled it initially. I'm sure that's deliberate because if you let him know a more serious charge might be at play, it increases a flight risk.

Remember, until she runs the license she doesn't even know who he is or whether a DUI charge is a probation violation or something else that could have him in serious trouble to where he'd be more likely to run, resist, or worse.

Once she mentioned field sobriety test, then he got antsy and wanted to call his lawyer. He clearly wasn't prepped though or he'd have just shut up once alcohol became the topic as we've said before, especially since I think the cop flubbed how she brought it up in only connecting golfing to drinking.

 

[Vtwin]

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/tony-romo-owi-arrest-milwaukee-county/

That comes straight from the body cam video. Specifically where the officer told him they would request a warrant if he refused to give a sample. Just do a tiny little bit of digging. There is no public record of a warrant being issued.

 

[Established1971]

is that why he always sounds like he has a sore throat? Is it the alcohol?

 

[Blackrain]

Not really. Remember, she made no mention of alcohol until she returned with his license even if she smelled it initially. I'm sure that's deliberate because if you let him know a more serious charge might be at play, it increases a flight risk.

Remember, until she runs the license she doesn't even know who he is or whether a DUI charge is a probation violation or something else that could have him in serious trouble to where he'd be more likely to run, resist, or worse.

Once she mentioned field sobriety test, then he got antsy and wanted to call his lawyer. He clearly wasn't prepped though or he'd have just shut up once alcohol became the topic as we've said before, especially since I think the cop flubbed how she brought it up in only connecting golfing to drinking.

Another strange thing to me why with all that time she was spending checking his license would he leave an open container on his passenger seat and not put it at least out of sight.

It kind of looks like he just thought he was going to get a traffic warning or a ticket and be on his way.
I don't think he expected to be checked for alcohol.

If he expected to be checked in a sobriety test I would think he would have called his lawyer and stashed that container deep under the seat or somewhere out of sight.

 

[G2]

Ah, this one says that they searched Romo's vehicle before they towed it. I think the initial story from TMZ said they searched it after the tow which Romo's lawyers should be all over if that were the case.

I've always suspected he would walk away with some fines if anything.

 

[G2]

That comes straight from the body cam video. Specifically where the officer told him they would request a warrant if he refused to give a sample. Just do a tiny little bit of digging. There is no public record of a warrant being issued.

That's their law dude, what are you even arguing? Why would there be public record, the test isn't complete.

 

[Vtwin]

That's their law dude, what are you even arguing? Why would there be public record, the test isn't complete.

The question is, what are you arguing? If there is no public record then how can you be so sure the perp refused and a warrant was even needed?

I know it's their law to get a warrant if the perp doesn’t submit. You are the one going on and on claimimg the perp refused to give a sample and that he was forced to submit with a warrant. I corrected you by pointing out the fact that there is absolutely zero evidence to support both of your claims. In fact, if anything there is evidence to support the possibility that the perp did not refuse to submit so no warrant necessary. You've made three claims none of which are supported with any evidence whatsoever. What little circumstantial evidence there is points the other direction.

We just don't know if a warrant was required and requested yet you're screaming from the mountain top that the perp refused and a warrant was obtained.

Now, what are you even arguing?

Dude, just watch the last few minutes of the full body cam video. You can see for yourself the officer explain the implied consent, and the perp state that he would do one of the options provided. The video ended there so we don't know the end result.

Just put two minutes of effort in.

 

[shabazz]

is that why he always sounds like he has a sore throat? Is it the alcohol?

Some folks just have a naturally raspy voice.

I distinctly remember Linda Lovelace having one.........

 

[MarcusRock]

Another strange thing to me why with all that time she was spending checking his license would he leave an open container on his passenger seat and not put it at least out of sight.

It kind of looks like he just thought he was going to get a traffic warning or a ticket and be on his way.
I don't think he expected to be checked for alcohol.

If he expected to be checked in a sobriety test I would think he would have called his lawyer and stashed that container deep under the seat or somewhere out of sight.

Yeah, he totally thought alcohol wasn't going to be part of the equation until it was.

 

[G2]

The question is, what are you arguing? If there is no public record then how can you be so sure the perp refused and a warrant was even needed?

I know it's their law to get a warrant if the perp doesn’t submit. You are the one going on and on claimimg the perp refused to give a sample and that he was forced to submit with a warrant. I corrected you by pointing out the fact that there is absolutely zero evidence to support both of your claims. In fact, if anything there is evidence to support the possibility that the perp did not refuse to submit so no warrant necessary. You've made three claims none of which are supported with any evidence whatsoever. What little circumstantial evidence there is points the other direction.

We just don't know if a warrant was required and requested yet you're screaming from the mountain top that the perp refused and a warrant was obtained.

Now, what are you even arguing?

Dude, just watch the last few minutes of the full body cam video. You can see for yourself the officer explain the implied consent, and the perp state that he would do one of the options provided. The video ended there so we don't know the end result.

Just put two minutes of effort in.

Read Wisconsin law. Dude. I'm done leading you to water. No one is screaming.

 

[Vtwin]

Read Wisconsin law. Dude. I'm done leading you to water. No one is screaming.

Please explain this comment. Explain it to me like I'm a five year old.

Explain to me how Wisconsin law has anything at all to do with the questions:
Did the perp refuse as you claim?
and
Was a warrant requested and provided?

Wisconsin law has no bearing on either of those questions which is what this back and forth has been about.

Your claim has been yes to both of those questions. My claim is there is no basis for you to make that claim and there is a little bit of evidence to refute it, leaving the end result as we/you/I just don't know at this point.

Yes, IF the perp refused, a warrant would be issued as per Wisconsin law.

You're assumption that it happened that way is nothing more than an assumption and Wisconsin law has nothing to do with that.

I guess it could be said that you're showing your assumption.

 

[Blackrain]

Yeah, he totally thought alcohol wasn't going to be part of the equation until it was.

Yeah I think he thought he was just going to get a ticket for an improper pass which it kind of looked like to begin with.

Then when alcohol became an issue he quickly wanted to get the advice of his lawyer.

He definitely had time to help himself while she was going over his license even if he couldn't get a hold of his lawyer for goodness sake get rid of the open container

 

[DallasEast]

Any interested member, who is willing to cough up one or two bucks, can request Tony Romo's RMS records or just the citation:

https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Sheriff/Contact/Public_Records

Not sure of the turnaround time, but it might help with lingering curiosity. Methinks some media outlet like TMZ will eventually post the details. Then again, I am kinda surprised his mugshot is the only paperwork that has been published by the media so far. Maybe someone has already put in a public records request and Milwaukee County has been dragging their feet about that as well...

 

[Blackrain]

This now gets me thinking if he wasn't concerned about the drinking to begin with had he really been drinking a lot.

Normally someone who had been drinking would be pretty concerned
how long had the open container been sitting in the passenger seat was it from the day of the golf tournament or had it been there a couple days.

Or is he just that cocky to think that he's lucky enough to be able to get away with drinking and an open container along with erratic driving.

Kind of a lot of risks to be taking.

 

[Blackrain]

Where did you read he got it done privately? The cops issued a warrant forcing him to do the blood test. I don't think they would let him leave and get it done outside of police supervision?

I believe he wanted to get it done privately
But the cops applied for a warrant and it was issued to take his blood

 

[KingCorcoran]

Please explain this comment. Explain it to me like I'm a five year old.

Explain to me how Wisconsin law has anything at all to do with the questions:
Did the perp refuse as you claim?
and
Was a warrant requested and provided?

Wisconsin law has no bearing on either of those questions which is what this back and forth has been about.

Your claim has been yes to both of those questions. My claim is there is no basis for you to make that claim and there is a little bit of evidence to refute it, leaving the end result as we/you/I just don't know at this point.

Yes, IF the perp refused, a warrant would be issued as per Wisconsin law.

You're assumption that it happened that way is nothing more than an assumption and Wisconsin law has nothing to do with that.

I guess it could be said that you're showing your assumption.

Romo was issued a civil citation for refusing to take a test for intoxication post arrest under Wisconsin’s implied consent law.

 

[Vtwin]

Romo was issued a civil citation for refusing to take a test for intoxication post arrest under Wisconsin’s implied consent law.

For refusing the Pbt as is Wisconsin's policy. The preliminary breathalyzer test or pbt is not the test that would be used as evidence in court. It is used to determine probable cause for an arrest, which would lead to testing either with a more advanced and certified breathalyzer or a blood test.

If you have a report showing that Romo continued to refuse the official intoxication test after his arrest and having been informed of the implied consent laws then I'd love to see it.

He himself stated on camera that he would "do that" in reference to the officer telling him he had the right to choose his own facility to have blood drawn at his own expense.

A quick google search listing the four citations he received is only a fraction of the story and does not speak to what happened after he refused the pbt and whether a warrant needed to be issued after he seemingly agreed to the blood test on camera. If you can point to something that clarifies all that please do. As of now we just don't know.