Judge Stopped On I-35 Charged With DWI

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(November 17, 2008)—A state district judge in Fort Worth who was stopped for speeding on Interstate 35 has been named in misdemeanor DWI complaint based on the results of a blood test performed after she refused a field sobriety test.

State District Judge Elizabeth Berry was charged Friday after lab results showed her blood-alcohol level was above the state's legal limit of 0.08, although Johnson County Attorney Bill Moore declined to release the exact results because the case is pending.

If convicted, Berry, who’s judge of Tarrant County’s Criminal District Court No. 3, could be sentenced to up to 180 days in jail and fined $2,000.

She was free on $1,000 bond Monday.

Alvarado police say Berry was driving 92 mph in a 65-mph zone on Nov. 8 on Interstate 35.

After she refused to take a field sobriety test and breath test, authorities obtained a warrant to take a blood sample.

Berry’s attorney, Mark Daniel says they're more than prepared to defend against the case.

The Republican judge in Fort Worth is up for re-election in 2010.

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Posted by: George Location: Temple on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Anyone would need a drink after putting up with you morons. **** I need one.

Posted by: Just curious! Location: Waco on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Does this make that judge a criminal...proof that anyone can make a mistake!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:54 AM
she will get off like the Georgetown police chief daughter did.

Posted by: harley Location: austin on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:12 PM
I keep hearing about the Republican "family values", "moral majority" and "law and order" party. Baloney! I would say they should have the mantle of the "hypocrisy" party. This Ft. Worth Republican judge and so many of the "do as I say but not as I do" bunch from Florida to Idaho make a mockery of that self righteous, Bible thumping crowd called the GOP. Dems may not be the angelic party but they don't run around touting themselves as such. It is past time the Republican Party quit with the sanctimony and systematic efforts to cram their feigned religious dogma down the throats of Americans via the law books. Maybe Repubs should try to live up to the morality they screech about before trying to impose their "false values" on the rest of us!

Posted by: Yep Location: CT on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:50 PM
To Pate Triot ---- There are bad apples in every profession, including our Democrat Congress in Washington. Yep, you're a idiot.

Posted by: Heart-Of-Texas Location: Waco on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Outlaw alcohol, like Smoking, and you probably would 'not' have any Judges, Lawyers, Politicians, or Policemen or women around at all!!!! Back-To-The-Future!!

Posted by: Leigh Location: Waco on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:29 PM
If she was driving that fast, she should also be charged with reckless driving. This is pitiful.

Posted by: CONCERNED CITIZEN Location: GROESBECK on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:40 PM
NOW IMAGINE THIS CASE !!!! NOW IF THIS WAS ANY ONE ELSE GUESS WHAT WOULD HAPPEN. THIS CASE NEES TO BE TREATED AS IF IT WAS ANY ONE ELSE THAT DRIVES ON THE HWY.

Posted by: Wapner Location: Ca on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Elizabeth Berry a drunk?!! Had to spend the night in the drunk tank, eh? This person is a bad example of a public servant and should be disbarred. For refusing the sobriety test and breath test - suspension of drivers license. Take an anger management course and do community service after serving jail time and paying the fine.

Posted by: concerned citizen Location: groesbeck on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:27 PM
JUST IMAGINE THAT !!!!!!! AND YOU THINK SHE WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR WHAT SHE HAS DONE ? YA RIGHT , I GUESS NOW SHE CAN REALLY PULL HER WEIGHT AROUND. AND IF THIS WAS ME OR MY CHILD, GUESS WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO US ? I SAY SAY TREAT HER AS THE SYSTEM WOULD ANYONE ELSE. THAT IS WHAT HER JOB IS ISNT IT ?

Posted by: cc Location: waco on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:26 PM
92 in a 65, refused the field tests and the breathalyzer?? if she gets off of this, I want her attorney's name and number!

Posted by: BADMOFO Location: K-Town on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I bet is she had been a black male judge those white police lapdogs of the Neocons and thier Czar Bush W, he would have been beaten to death, revived THEN thrown in jail.

Posted by: Patriot Location: Texas on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Pate Thetic... Once again your brilliant intellect is astounding!!! Not!!! Even the lowest of bigots have the right to a defense lawyer if they so chose (including you). Btw, this Republican would take her off the bench.....

Posted by: jdiddy Location: gatesville on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Pate Triot guess the same goes for democrats and murder, for example ted kennedy little lake accident,hmmmmmmm

Posted by: Pate Triot Location: Constitution on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:33 AM
It seems like the whole republican party is exempt from having to observe and follow the law/constitution!!!

Posted by: C Location: Waco on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:19 AM
This just goes to show you how even persons in these types of positions, Judges, who's job is to pass judgement on other people can make mistakes too, after all we are only HUMAN, so hopefully everyone involved in any type of job that requires you to be able to pass judgement, stop and think, just my opinion.

Posted by: tam Location: Killeen on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged:and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Matthew 7:1,2 Up for re-election too.

Posted by: T J Location: Gatelyville on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:17 AM
Another story...yet another instance, or proof, so to speak...where those familiar with and entrusted with the legal system feel they are above it. Is that written in Latin over the doors of law schools?

Posted by: lisa Location: temple on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Dont worry the charges will be dropped by some other bleeding heart judge.

Posted by: Concerned citizen Location: Killeen on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:05 PM
This is just another example of an official who thinks they are above the law. Of course her attorney is ready to defend her, but not only was she over the legal limits, she was also driving at an excessive speed. Typical and disturbing.

Posted by: shelly Location: central texas on Nov 17, 2008 at 08:30 PM
So hows that for Justice....and she is the one locking ppl up...what happened to this country?

Posted by: Ken Location: central TX on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:29 PM
This sort of thing doesn't surprise me at all. The outcome of this case should be very interesting...I'm willing to bet on a probated sentence.

Posted by: William Location: Salado on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:22 PM
I don't care who she is, if she refused the field sobriety test and breathalyzer then she needs to have her drivers license suspended and I would make her give up her position as a judge and disbar her.

Posted by: anonymous Location: Austin on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Here we go again. The only way to stop dwi is to offer free rides all the time day and night so everyone who drinks can be assured a way home. Use the cigarette tax to pay for transportation. When the lawmakers are the ones now getting stopped (some dismissed and others a slap on the hand), it is time for some logical thinking on what needs to be done to protect the public. Obviously ticketing isn't working nor are huge fines. Maybe free counseling?

Posted by: JC Location: Waco Area on Nov 17, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Hummmmm Above the legal limit, 95 in a 65 refused a sobriety test, Well if it was me I would be thrown in jail without Bond But Seeing how she is a judge that over rules the arresting officers observations and the radar gun, and also the dash video as well, But now she was arrested she is in the System Why is She Still A Judge? the things that make you go HUMMMMMMMM!!!!!

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