Background: Manly NRL prop Jason King had a verdict from Manly Court overturned for drink-driving recently. The judge noted a 'technical breach' had been committed, but no conviction was to be recorded. The 6-month loss of license and $500 fine was removed.
I wonder about the effects of an article such as the front page news of Jason King ("Parking Under the Influence", Manly Daily, 4.12.07).
If Jason King is such an 'oustanding young man in the local community' as the article quoted, how is it that he has four prior convictions involving motor vehicles? If the vehicle he moved wasnt in a place it could be left until the next morning, it perhaps should not have been there at all?
Little wonder that parents are pushing their children into sports at an early age. Perhaps they can foresee a future for them of seemingly being able to "breach" laws and escape conviction. They may have legal teams available to them for their defense, and their fellow members of high local social repute will stand up for them. In this way, the elite sportsman will not have to be wholly responsible for their own actions. This has been increasingly highlighted in recent months. I wonder how Scott Fava feels, being fined many thousands of dollar for mis-handling a Quokka while Jason King gets a slapped wrist.
If Jason King is bought before a court on this same charge again, perhaps the judge will recall his lucky break and not be so lenient on an alcohol-influenced driver. Any vehicle has the capacity to cause damage if the person controlling it, even for a brief period, is impaired by alcohol.
The Cut Snake
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