Talk About Rock Music

A long time before Talk About Rock Music was established, Chad Kroeger, front man for increasingly popular Nickelback, was pulled over for drink driving.  Back in 2006, he was pulled over in his Lamborghini and after having his blood-alcohol level checked, it turned out he was nearly double the limit to be able to legally drive.

He was convicted of driving over the legal level but was acquitted from the impaired driving charges.

Since then, Kroeger has dismissed his appeal of the conviction.

His lawyer had been arguing that Kroeger’s rights were violated as the officer that pulled him over had asked him to breathe in his face after smelling the alcohol.  Although the judge admitted the means of obtaining the evidence were unconventional, it was still allowed as it was obtained in a legal way.

Kroeger ended up with a 1 year driving ban and a fine of $600 which went to appeal.  However, a similar appeal was overturned recenelty which now means that Kroeger cannot appeal his case.

Talk About Rock Music says:  Regardless of how the evidence was initially obtained, Kroeger was still well over the limit and should be prosecuted in the same way a non rock star would be treated.  Don’t worry Chad, we still love you very much, but don’t drink and drive again because it is one of the most stupid things you can do.