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Curry Todd arrested in Nashville - Action News 5 - Memphis, Tennessee

Curry Todd arrested in Nashville

Posted: Oct 12, 2011 6:25 AM CDT Updated: Oct 12, 2011 10:43 AM CDT

15673615_BG1.jpg Rep. Curry Todd

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NASHVILLE, TN - (AP) - A Tennessee state lawmaker who was the lead sponsor of a law allowing handgun concealed carry permit holders to bring their guns into bars has been arrested on charges of drunken driving and possession of a gun while under the influence.

Rep. Curry Todd, a Collierville Republican, was pulled over in Nashville late Tuesday, police say in court documents. He allegedly failed a roadside sobriety test and refused to take a Breathalyzer test. A loaded .38-caliber gun was found in a holster stuffed between the driver seat and the center console.

A police affidavit said Todd was unsteady on his feet, "almost falling down at times." It concluded that Todd was "obviously very impaired and not in any condition to be carrying a loaded handgun."

The name of a lawyer for Todd, who is a former Memphis police officer, could not immediately be located. A spokesman for the House Republican Caucus had no immediate comment on the arrest.

Todd's arrest was first reported by WSMV-TV.

Todd sponsored a 2009 bill to allow people with handgun carry permits to bring their weapons into bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, provided they don't drink. The law passed despite opposition from law enforcement and district attorney groups, and easily survived a veto from former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen.

A judge later declared the law unconstitutionally vague. The Legislature passed a new version last year.

Todd, the chairman of the House State and Local Government Committee, is known for flashes of a quick temper. After Bredesen vetoed the original version of the guns in bars bill, Todd said: "I want to tell you what the governor can do with that piece of paper he just sent."

Todd also drew national attention last year for saying in a committee hearing that illegal immigrants can "go out there like rats and multiply" after hearing that federal law requires the state to extend prenatal care to women regardless of their citizenship status because all children born in the U.S. are citizens.

Todd initially acknowledged that he used the wrong words and that he meant to say "anchor babies" - itself a term many consider offensive - but refused to apologize for the original remark.

Todd later changed course and said he would "apologize if the comment offended anyone."

Documenter Center:

- Charge 1: POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE

- Charge 2: IMPLIED CONSENT

- Charge 3: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT

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Troutburger Prolific Contributor

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You know after this and the whole "drug test welfare recipient movement..." I truly believe we should start drug screening politicians, because they are really just upscale high class welfare cases. Living off our tax dollars and not producing. Its the same theme different ghetto.

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If he is guilty, and it would appear that he is by all accounts, then the punishment should be swift and severe ... just as it should be for any of the rest of us were we to be dumb enough to put ourselves in this situation.

And this is the "good" we should try to take away from this. To all the people who are against any pro-gun legistlation: alcohol + gun possession = severe legal consequences. Just like DUI. Even for the guy who helped push the legislation. No exceptions. No mercy.

If he gets off, then we'll all pay for that.

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The typical sentence/ plea deal for anybody with this charge in Davidson County is DUI 1st reduced to reckless driving dismiss the other charges and forfeit handgun. So I wouldn't be surprised if this at most what he gets. If he is a hardcore republican the Nashville Libtards might want to make an example out of him.

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And this is the "good" we should try to take away from this. To all the people who are against any pro-gun legistlation: alcohol + gun possession = severe legal consequences. Just like DUI. Even for the guy who helped push the legislation. No exceptions. No mercy.

If he gets off, then we'll all pay for that.

That is a very good point. So what that he made the rules, he broke them, and he paid the ultimate price for them, no exceptions.

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He did not take the breath test. When you deny it, isn't that an automatic admission?

Remember: This is the police dept that had several Titans players "dead to rights" on DUI, and nothing held up in court, due to not following procedure. Wonder if a "lack of procedure" will up end this, too...

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He did not take the breath test. When you deny it, isn't that an automatic admission?

Remember: This is the police dept that had several Titans players "dead to rights" on DUI, and nothing held up in court, due to not following procedure. Wonder if a "lack of procedure" will up end this, too...

If you don't take the test, you are charged with Implied Consent, and automatically lose your license. Just means he plans to fight the DUI conviction in court. I would too if I was in his shoes. Sometimes, there are worse things than losing your license.

EDIT: I should say, that's how it was explained to me by a criminal lawyer that does a lot of DUI work. There are sets of circumstances when you shouldn't blow. This was a few years ago, so the picture may have changed.

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