Posted on 05/19/2018 11:59:56 AM PDT by Drew68
Natalia Ortiz was arrested at work Wednesday and appeared to have no idea that one of her customers two years ago killed a teenager after leaving her service.
HOUSTON -- A bartender, who investigators say served the man convicted in the fatal DUI crash of Jocelyn Valero, was arrested Wednesday.
On May 15, 2016, Valero was on her way home from prom when Edin Palacios-Rodas, who was driving drunk and fleeing from police, crashed into the car she was in and killed her.
In April, Palacios-Rodas was convicted of murder and sentenced to 32 years in prison.
Sean Teare, Chief of the Harris County District Attorney Vehicular Crimes Division, says before the crash, Rodas was drinking at El Muelle Seafood restaurant in north Houston and was over-served by Natalia Ortiz.
We observed him being served between 11 and 12 beers in about 2-and-a-half hours, Teare explained.
Teare said Palacios-Rodas was so drunk, he had a hard time standing.
Ortiz was arrested at work Wednesday and appeared to have no idea one of her customers two years ago killed a teenager after leaving her service.
While Ortiz was in the back of a patrol car, KHOU 11 News reporter Lauren Talarico asked Ortiz if she had anything to say to the Valero family.
Who is the Valero family? Ortiz asked. I dont understand anything. What is happening?
The DAs Office says Wednesdays arrest is just the start of a long line of ones to come as they investigate older crash cases.
We are going to hold everyone responsible that had anything to do with these crashes going forward, Teare said.
Ortizs arrest is not just a warning to the service industry but to everyone.
(Excerpt) Read more at khou.com ...
“DAs and Judges Have Badges, I know a few.”
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I did not know that,thanks.
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And typically that person is an alcoholic with more money than common sense
These laws have existed for years in almost every state.
These laws are often used in in civil suits -—this charge is just a misdemeanor.
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Under the law in most states one hard drink makes you legally too impaired to operate vehicles or machinery.
When is the last time you saw someone stop at one at a bar?
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I read your stupid posts, bud. You’re all for locking up bartenders.
Accessory to Vehicular Manslaughter sure is.
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I know plenty of people who order one drink about half finish their conversations and leave
The law is very clear.
If you dont like the law work to change it
Though for the life of me I dont understand protecting people who continue to serve an already drunk person....as court testimony showed
Haven’t seen evidence of a proper court in some time.
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Can’t recall ever seeing that happen.
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Unfortunately correct.
Your issue not mine
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Of course!
You exist to destroy freedom.
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I doubt you would advocate doctors over prescribing opioids to people who are already abusing pills
Holding people accountable for the actions is not a destruction of freedom
The fact that you know no one who only has one drink says more about you
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