Wed, 04/02/2008 - 8:32pm - Posted by: Anonymous

When did Mayor Craig lose his license? It is reported he lost it for 3 months.

Wed, 04/02/2008 - 10:52am - Posted by: Anonymous

for whoever does the editing of these posts from the Herald, I can not believe you left in that comment from 4/1/08 at 11:58pm

Wed, 04/02/2008 - 10:13am - Posted by: Anonymous

To the person who made the comment "this County sucks" It's people like you that make this county suck! To admit you were 5x as drunk for your DWI is pathetic. You are lucky you didn't kill a member of our community. Those who break the law should live with the punishment. Fourtunately Judge Tourison knows this. You on the other hand Sir or Madam feel no shame at all for driving ridiculously drunk. You suck! Move so there is one less idiot on our roads. Have a great day, drive safe!

Wed, 04/02/2008 - 9:17am - Posted by: Anonymous

Didn't Mayor Craig run away from the cops too. Real stand up guy there.

Wed, 04/02/2008 - 8:14am - Posted by: Anonymous

it was a major lapse in judgement. Just because he is who he is does not mean he will get away with it totally. It must have been very hard for the cop to arrest him, and for all we know maybe the arresting officer did NOT want to arrest him, maybe Mr. Tourison demanded that he be arrested. And for the loser that stated "cape may county sucks" why don't you move, you sound like a real class act.

Wed, 04/02/2008 - 4:46am - Posted by: Anonymous

Give it up. Judge Tourison wouldn't give a ruling on a DUI based on whether the accused was a nice guy or not. He also wouldn't accept a lame excuse of "I made a mistake..you make mistakes too". Yeah...you did...now get the standard penalty.
As far as Mayor Craig being guilty of the same thing......NO...the mayor had been drinking and driving.........Judge Tourison had been drinking, driving AND was involved in a motor vehicle accident.......way more severe.
Where are they getting these people from AA?

Tue, 04/01/2008 - 3:25pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Oh STOP! He had a couple pops, wasn't drunk as a lord and now you want him to resign? Oh please. This is NOT a felony. Besides, he was at the WaWa getting a piece of cake, not like the mayor at the bay getting a piece.

Tue, 04/01/2008 - 2:35pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Why isn't anyone asking about Mayor Craig of Lower Township, I still see him driving around so he must still have a license. Attorney Baldini should have never been appointed to Lower Township, due to him respresenting Craig at his DUI case. This is screaming of a conflict. Has anyone investigated to find out if Craig actually paid Baldini for his services or was it just a promise of a lucrative contract at Lower. A DUI can happen to anyone that has a drink or two. It is the Character of the man/woman charged that will determine the public opinion. I believe with what has been said the Judge will rise to the occasion and do the right thing.

Tue, 04/01/2008 - 11:19am - Posted by: Anonymous

he should learn how to lead by example

Tue, 04/01/2008 - 8:04am - Posted by: Anonymous

The next time you go to dinner look around you and see how many people are having cocktails with their dinner. Notice who in the party is not having a cocktail. Very few. Patrons go to restaurants with liquor licenses for dinner and drinks. The only way the situation can be resolved is to go back to prohibition, outlaw liquor licenses for restaurants. No way is that going to happen. Fact of the matter is that most establishments turn their profits on the liquor they serve. Maybe there should be a State law that restricts EVERY establishment from serving any patron more than two drinks. But then again, even two drinks technically leaves you driving under the influence. Then again it won't stop people from going from one place to another either. Really, I have no clue what the answer is, how to insure that all of the public is protected .I do know like I said before that there are very few people who haven't had a few cocktails at dinner and then drove home.

Mon, 03/31/2008 - 11:18pm - Posted by: Anonymous

His job does matter. I cannot believe someone would say that his job does not matter. You would think he would be more responsible and set an example being a Judge . How can he now convict people of the same crime that he is guilty of?

Mon, 03/31/2008 - 11:10pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Where are the Mother's against drunk drivers?Why are not responding?Is this your child that he could have killked? If you have 1 drink and drive you can kill!! The judge knows this!! Lets not justifiy what he did wrong! He said the same thing that everyone else says, I only had two or three drinks before I left my office! He should have never left his office! The bus is only 3 minutes away! He could have walked from Bayshore to Townbank! Bottom line, I do not care how much you had to drink you have a right not to get into your vehicle and drink and drive! He should have the same fines, community services and
State imposed fines just like us all! I bet I will not hear about this one anymore! I would like to give a real good medal of courage to the officer that arrested him! Good for You! You saved a LIFE tonight!!!!!!

Mon, 03/31/2008 - 7:07pm - Posted by: Anonymous

AHHHHH not me because unlike the judge I get my wife to drive when I drink because she does not drink. Sorry if the common folk dont do to your liking Mrs tourison

Mon, 03/31/2008 - 5:56pm - Posted by: Anonymous

People make mistakes, readers of the Herald. Now GET OVER IT! People need held when they crumble, not thoughts of hatred. Stop looking for ways to bring people down, and help them cope with their problems. His job should not be on the line. He has been a good judge for a long time and does not deserve to be ridiculed for a SIMPLE mistake. No one was injured, thankfully. I am sure that if this were one of your family members, or friends, you would want them to be punished with the minimum.

Mon, 03/31/2008 - 3:19pm - Posted by: Anonymous

I wonder how many of the posters below have been found guilty by Mr. Tourison????

Mon, 03/31/2008 - 2:26pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Everyone is upset about Pete Tourison and rightfully so. Pete will do was is right because that is the man I known for the past several years,on the other what about the Mayor what will he do now since the supreme court ruled the alcotester reliable will he plead guilty or get Paul Baldini to represent him at the taxpayers expense for anothe trial.
I guess time will tell?

Mon, 03/31/2008 - 11:52am - Posted by: Anonymous

I would like to meet all of the people who have never made a mistake or error in judgement. It is easy to point fingers and have uneducated opinions in life. Why is it fair to say that Mr. Tourison should not be left off, and then turn around and say that he should be held at a higher standard than the rest of us? Welcome to America. At the end of the day, he is just another guy who made a mistake, and his job shouldn't matter. Perhaps we should all spend a little less time passing judgement on someone else, and take a closer look at some of our own mistakes.

Mon, 03/31/2008 - 5:32am - Posted by: Anonymous

Who cares if he is a nice guy? As a municipal judge he has convicted and penalized hundreds of people for a drunk driving charge of which he himself is guilty. He should be held to a much higher accountability and penalty due to his office. The court should throw the book at him. What a bad example of a judge/lawyer. Shame on him.

Sat, 03/29/2008 - 10:06pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Isn't he the knew attorney? Don't you mean new? I think you did. Have someone proof read your posts.

If he was over the legal limit, then he should take his punishment and I know that he will. Judge Tourison of all people should know better however we all do make mistakes. A man in his position should not make costly mistakes like this. To the person who said that he may have been having cocktails like most attorneys and buisness people, that is an excuse plain and simple. Everyone needs to be responsible when they drink. I don't care if you (you in general) are charged with DUI, but I do care if you hurt or kill someone else, so don't make excuses, just DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. Its that simple.

Sat, 03/29/2008 - 6:55pm - Posted by: Anonymous

I saw this with the judge in Mays Landing. His other Judge buddies fround him not guilty.

Sat, 03/29/2008 - 10:45am - Posted by: Anonymous

I do not think this could have happened to anyone. If you drink you should be resposible. Being the man he is in and inposing fines on other drunk drivers you would have thought he would have called someone for a ride home. I am sure he knows alot of people who would have drove him home.

Sat, 03/29/2008 - 10:03am - Posted by: Anonymous

i agree 100% with your statement , BUT how many other people did the judge lock up for drunk driving after having a few cocktails at dinner at a meeting and who are good parents. Did the judge ever take into consideration their stories no he ruled that they were driving drunk and found them guilty

I'm sure a lot of the people who the judge convicted are like ably and exhibit fine characteristics. But dont try to hide the fact that the guy was drunk and caused an accident

Sat, 03/29/2008 - 8:02am - Posted by: Anonymous

Our justice system provides that you are innocent untl proven guilty. Mr. Tourison is an excellent attorney, fine, decent human being, devoted family man and deserves the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps he was at dinner, had a few cocktails (who hasn't) and may not be the at fault driver. Perhaps he was at a business meeting, had a few cocktails with other people involved in local business/politics all of whom were probably consuming alcohol . Perhaps he was at a bar dinner where all the attorneys had a few cocktails. This man is not your local barfly. Do not judge until the facts are in. If Mr. Tourison is found guilty, he will take his penalties like the gentleman he is and you can be guaranteed he will rise above this. Anybody who knows Mr. Tourison, likes Mr. Tourison, anybody who knows Mr. Tourison, knows he is a man who exhibits fine character and this is undoubtedly an unfortunate incident that could have happened to anyone.

Sat, 03/29/2008 - 4:54am - Posted by: Anonymous

I don't think he will get too much. He's connected and will probably get a professional courtesy pass by the Lower Twp. judge. Maybe he can be assigned community service and clean out the sewerage retention basins at the MUA.

Fri, 03/28/2008 - 5:51pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Does every drunk driver just get released to a third party or do you go to some kind of lock up. Much respect for the officer who arrested this guy, but would love to see the cases that this officer brings before this judge in the future and there outcome

Fri, 03/28/2008 - 5:44pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Isn't he the knew attorney for Lower's MUA, Now Lower has a drunk Mayor and attorney, they should both step down from office, what an embaressment to the taxpayers.