While I get what you are saying they really don't have much to hold him on legally.

With no toxicology and the investigation still on going. Its hard to legally detain him for any reason at this time.

Ya, Im not up on all the legal mumbo jumbo, the fact remain's two people are dead because of him drunk or otherwise and he may be a flight risk.

Without formally charging him with anything, you can't tether him... I am sure if they felt he was a flight risk they would come up with a reason to detain him longer. .

That's it though....he is drunk or reckless at this point only in the eyes of others and not provided to be fact yet. Is or was he one or both of those.....it certainly sounds like it.

But if someone jumps in front of your car today and they die. Should they hold you till all the toxicology and facts come out too?

Yes I know they are not exact cases but you see the point. Everyone is due the process.

I have no pity for anyone who drinks and boats at any speed.

Well, if he failed a breathalyzer I would think he could have been held. At that point he would have had at least post a large amount of bail/bond money to be released. Why no mention of charges?

I am guessing no breathalyzer was done, hints no charges, and no mention. He had the right to refuse to the blow test but not the right to refuse a blood test.

In am sure they took blood which HAS to be done in a accident resulting in a death. Once the results come in I am sure he will be charged and held until court.

My guess would be, they are waiting for the blood test to come back and are taking this time to build a solid charge (no holes). There is no doubt he was drunk, a friend of a friend was on the boat with him. He may have refused the breath test (which you can do in MI) which might be why they can't hold him on those results.. But would have to submit to the blood test once taken into custody (I am sure there is more to it then that).

Slow Down Nate, your typing faster then me.....

Lol.... My bad.....it's a slow day at work.