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A few years ago, someone with (I believe) WRAL physically put their hands on DWI cases in Johnston County, and determined there were shady practices. Why doesn't someone try their luck here in Wake County? I have a few leads you can start with.

They really should have the SBI (along with the Bar) investigate the DA's office and the Wake County Courts in general.

I think somebody would have a heart attack if they could get the big picture of what's going on in that joint.

Just more fuel for the fire that confirms that the DWI laws in this country arent meant to save lives, just to rake in the dough for the lawyers, judges, prosecutors, and the county treasures office. You want to save lives, put alcohol breathalyzer ignition kill switches on all vehicles. Nah..think of all the money that would save Americans, think of all the lost revenues.... and the insurance premium savings....its about money people....not saving lives!

'And just to check:bubba, are you okay with a drunk driver slamming into your wife one day because Ruth let him off?' Stsndupinthestream --------------------- What a barbaric, pathetic, hateful thing to say. Shows your intellect. Oh by the way, my brother was killed by a tractor trailor when I was 13. I guess that would bring a smile to your face too, knowing your so concerned about other people.

Crouch is a bad bad bad bad lawyer. His bow tie's won't help him now. He has been doing this way too long. I was convicted of DUI in the fall. I hired a better lawyer John McWilliams and my friend's hired Crouch. Crouch told them that he has done this SEVERAL TIMES. He also said the exact same thing about the cops. Another one of my friends got a DUI and hired crouch (yes three of us all 18 with DUI's). Crouch did the same thing with his case. It allowed them both to still be driving since the case's original conviction. I have been very skeptic there cases since. Well I was right that Wake County Courthouse is Corrupt! I however did not want to appeal to Superior court and got my sentence over with and completed the one year suspension sentence.. But all Three of us were sentenced by this judge last fall. Judge Ruth is considerate and I wouldn't of wanted any other judge. She was extremely nice to my family. I want to know if they will be reviewing all her cases? Well this effect all

Love comments: are you okay with a drunk driver slamming into your wife one day because judge let him/her off. Middle of the Road is correct. People that drink & drive to the point that they're out of it enough to hit your wife are not going to pay attention to the fact they shouldn't drive. They are going to do it anyway. Fact that people assume DWI's issued are to people that are toasted off their behinds. How about the speeder that slams into your wife. He/she as done it before and what a ticket, or texter or cell phone user. None which has a drivers license taken away. You're so worried about those DWI's slaming into you. Out law drinking period. Don't say you can drink just not to much. I don't agree with out lawing it but believe in laws making sense. How many sporting events in this state have DWI arrest when they let out. ZERO. You know why? Not because there is none. It is because the state likes the money they make off events. It is about revenue not protecting the people.

The investigation should also include all the child support cases Judge Ruth presided over. There has been many times Judge Ruth has overlooked requiring the deadbeat dad involved in my child support case to walk away without paying anything and just continue to add his delinquent amount to arrears. Even decreasing the past due amount for no cause. I finally filed a formal complaint against Judge Ruth when she reduced his child support payment without the deadbeat dad even filing a motion for a decrease. Thanks to Judge Ruth even with the unjustifiable reductions the deadbeat dad is still currently past due in the amount of $19,697.95.

'And just to check:bubba, are you okay with a drunk driver slamming into your wife one day because Ruth let him off?' Stsndupinthestream

Do you think people have to have their license to drive drunk? This will rock your narrow little world, but people without their license drive drunk all the time.

And just to check: bubbba, are you okay with a drunk driver slamming into your wife one day because Ruth let him off? StandUpInTheStream ------------ And you as well, may I suggest you read further before you post, it may well save from the appearance of living in a small hole. Once again, you guys have a great day if you can....

Fish maybe sinenomine, but you sir I have no trouble with. Enjoy your world, as small as it may be.

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