JPS Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Another one of these I shouldn't know but I do.... Less than an ounce (28 grams) is considered for personal use and decriminalized. My assumption is that this is what he had on him. The process is to receive an appearance ticket. Although it is considered to be an arrest there is no booking, fingerprinting, etc... It is akin to a speeding ticket. Not a big deal legally but this will put him on the nfls watch list. This will fall under the behavior clause that was discussed in the deadspin Von miller article. Next instance is 4 games for him now. Yeah, I think it's a $100 fine. Interesting thing...what if he never tests positive? Does an MJ violation, which is legal in more than a few states, count as a full-on strike to the NFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucethomas34 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yeah, I think it's a $100 fine. Interesting thing...what if he never tests positive? Does an MJ violation, which is legal in more than a few states, count as a full-on strike to the NFL? This is getting way more attention then my EJ Man UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU el post...I wonder why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Actually, a first violation doesn't merit a suspension, right? Usually up to 4 games for a first drug violation. And the charges really aren't an issue here. Even if he wasn't charged, the fact that he was caught with it means he is violating the leagues substance abuse policy. I don't consider this a huge blow to the Bills anyway. Bradham has been mostly hype to this point, and is easily replaceable IMO. The cop must have been a Jets fan. Edited August 19, 2013 by Turbosrrgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's decriminalized in ny too. That still doesn't make it legal. As for the tint that's just an excuse to pull someone over at 2 am. See if they're drunk or not or in this case see if they've got drugs. So true - that dark tint is a killer. I've had a few friends get pulled over because of it... In VT less than an Oz gets you a ticket ($200 for the first time, more the next times) but it doesn't result in a criminal record being created. Hope that's the same case for Nigel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Interesting that it hasn't made headlines anywhere else except the Tonawanda news... EDIT: no mention on twitter by any of the big sports reporters either... Edited August 19, 2013 by Wayne Cubed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucethomas34 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Interesting that it hasn't made headlines anywhere else except the Tonawanda news... Hopefully its not true, prozac is causing me to be sick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Curious to see how quickly the NFL comes down with a ruling on this. One would hope as soon as possible so the Bills can plan accordingly with or without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yeah, I think it's a $100 fine. Interesting thing...what if he never tests positive? Does an MJ violation, which is legal in more than a few states, count as a full-on strike to the NFL? its a violation still - should be a 1st strike. unless he has one we dont know about. Interesting that it hasn't made headlines anywhere else except the Tonawanda news... EDIT: no mention on twitter by any of the big sports reporters either... odds are someone in tonawanda happened to be scanning the police blotter - this isnt a high profile city, team, player, or offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucethomas34 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 its a violation still - should be a 1st strike. unless he has one we dont know about. odds are someone in tonawanda happened to be scanning the police blotter - this isnt a high profile city, team, player, or offense. Thank god! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Wouldn't he need to test positive to be suspended under NFL policy? What's the precedent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Better Call Saul! http://www.bettercallsaul.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 BTW, cops never arrest white men for pot, only black men. That said, what a stupid idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 BTW, cops never arrest white men for pot, only black men. That said, what a stupid idiot. False. I will unhappily submit myself as evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Can he pre-book PS games 3 and 4 to count toward any future suspension that is handed down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n3wyork13 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Not worried at all bout the chronic poss....hell i'll roll one up ta nigel right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkKelso'sHelmet Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 not to excuse bradham, but i mean, the cop should have let him go. what's wrong isn't he a bills fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Wouldn't he need to test positive to be suspended under NFL policy? What's the precedent? Nope. Discipline for violations of the law in related to substances of abuse other than alcohol is 4 games. For the first offense II. Discipline for Violation of Law Related to Substances of Abuse Other Than Alcohol. A. Additional Commissioner Discipline. Apart from and in addition to any other provisions of this Policy, players convicted of or admitting to a violation of law (including, within the context of a diversionary program, deferred adjudication, disposition of supervision, or similar arrangement including but not limited to nolo contendere) relating to use, possession, acquisition, sale, or distribution of substances of abuse other than alcohol, or conspiring to do so, are subject to appropriate discipline as determined by the Commissioner. Where appropriate, such discipline may include substantially longer suspensions than those set forth below. B. Discipline for Violations of the Law. A player will normally be subject to discipline up to and including suspension without pay for four regular and/or post-season games for a first violation of the law related to substances of abuse other than alcohol and for six regular and/or post-season games for a second violation of the law related to substances of abuse other than alcohol. A player’s treatment history may be considered by the Commissioner in determining the appropriate degree of discipline. The suspension period may be extended if medically necessary, and, if extended, may involve mandatory treatment if required by the Medical Director. Edited August 19, 2013 by Wayne Cubed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm still amazed that alcohol and tobacco are legal but marijuana is not. Makes no sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 BTW, cops never arrest white men for pot, only black men. That said, what a stupid idiot. I'm sure Willie Nelson would have something to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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