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In reply to the discussion: Bodycam footage of Atlanta shooting of Rayshard Brooks [View all]Evergreen Emerald
(13,069 posts)That is what you are suggesting. Generally what happens is after arrest and DUI processing (breath or blood test) the driver is released, unless there are prior DUIs. So, unless he had priors, he would likely have been home within a couple of hours.
There was a case in Seattle where a woman was sent home, and she called an Uber to go pick up her car. She drove drunk again and killed a little girl on the way home. For years Hailey's Law required law enforcement to tow drunk driver vehicles based on this case. The Supreme Court recently overturned the law.
I don't agree with you that decriminalizing drunk driving is an option.
Regarding your question about assumption that he is dangerous. He showed himself to be dangerous. He attacked two officers, stole a dangerous weapon (that can be lethal depending on its use), and shot at the officers. I think a reasonable assumption could be that he may continue that behavior.
No one should have been killed.