subject: Chicago police officer responsible for the death of two guys walks free soon after DUI charges are dismissed [print this page] Chicago police officer responsible for the death of two guys walks free soon after DUI charges are dismissed
CHICAGO, Illinois - Officer John Ardelean walks free of charge right after acquiring been arrested for killing two adult males in a automobile accident and owning been suspected of driving with a blood alcohol articles level above the legal restrict.
Ardelean, a Chicago police officer, walked away from Criminal Court immediately after acquiring all fees dropped by Judge Thomas Gainer, Jr. The Judge explained that mainly because it was discovered that his blood alcohol subject matter evidence was not obtained legally, the expenses were definitely forced to be dismissed.
The incident took location on Thanksgiving Day in 2007. A video was taken of Ardelean getting shots at Martini Ranch Bar ahead of proceeding to drive away. He then triggered a auto crash that took the lives of 21-year-aged Erick Lagunas and 22-12 months-old Miguel Flores.
Just seven hours immediately after the incident, Lt. John Magruder, Ardelean's supervising officer observed that his eyes were definitely bloodshot and smelled of alcohol. He then ordered Ardelean to take a blood alcohol articles test, which examine .032. The prosecuting DUI lawyers argued that as well a lot time had passed in between the time Ardelean was drinking to the time his alcohol level was measured and believe it was at least twice the legal limit when the accident occurred.
Judge Gainer sided with Ardelean and claimed that Lt. Magruder's testimony was not credible. Gainer has been identified to rule in favor of police, obtaining previously dropped expenses of three police officers who had been taped brutally beating two guys.
The DUI lawyers handling the situation urge the families of the victims not to lose hope but they continue to be outraged by the ruling.
