As a municipal judge in College Station, Tex., I see 10 to 12 defendants each day who were arrested on fine - only charges: things
like public intoxication, shoplifting, disorderly conduct and traffic offenses.
Since the Super Bowl on February 3, NFL players have been arrested for common crimes
like DUI and
public intoxication, but also for things
like street racing, child abuse, and trying to solicit a prostitute.