DWI charges dropped against Bruce Springsteen, who pleads guilty to just drinking in the park

[SunSeeker]

Bruce Springsteen pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges he imbibed alcohol at New Jersey's Sandy Hook National Recreation Area, despite knowing it was prohibited.

"I had two small shots of Tequila," Springsteen said in a virtual appearance before New Jersey Federal Court.. The plea came after federal prosecutors agreed to drop charges that Springsteen was operating a vehicle under the influence and driving recklessly, charges Assistant US Attorney Adam Baker said the government would not be able to prove.

"The evidence we reviewed indicates that after the defendant's arrest, he submitted to a breath test at the ranger station, and his BAC reading was .02, which as the court is aware is well under the legal limit of .08," Baker said.

Noting that the prohibition on alcoholic drinks at Sandy Hook was two years old, and noting Springsteen's otherwise clean criminal record, Judge Anthony Mautone sentenced The Boss to pay a $500 fine plus $40 in court fees.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/24/entertainment/bruce-springsteen-charges-plead/index.html

[LakeArenal]

1. Sounds okY to me.

[3Hotdogs]

2. No, it isn't.

If the prohibition of alcohol consumption is two years old, there should be signage stating the change in regulations. I go to Sandy Hook, several times a year --- birds and butterflies, sometimes just photography.

There is one road that leads to all sections of the park. I have never seen a sign announcing that alcohol consumption was no longer permitted.

Thus, it is a violation of Due Process.

If I were Bruce (besides being a lucky guy,) I would have challenged the entire set of summonses. But he probably didn't much care.. just get it over with.