Lomax Arrested...however...

According to UGASports.com and the Athens Banner Herald, starting defensive end Jeremy Lomax was arrested at 12:42 am last night and charged with "speeding" and "carrying a concealed weapon."

Before everyone freaks out. Let me ask you a question. Have you ever had your car searched after a cop pulled you over for speeding? I mean seriously. WTF.

How fast do you have to be going to have the officer say, "Please step out of the vehicle." And even then, is that probable cause for searching a car? I'll defer that one to our legal experts. The only way I can see them having cause to search his vehicle is:

A. If he got really smart mouthed with the cop.
B. If he was sitting on the gun when the cop pulled him over and asked him to step out.
C. If the gun was somewhat visible to the officer as he leaned into the window.

Yes, carrying an concealed weapon is wrong (if unlicensed). However, lots of folks carry a gun in their glove compartment without a permit. I'm pretty sure that qualifies as a concealed weapon.

I guess I don't get why the search to go looking for it. This one will be interesting to watch as the details come out. Regardless, it's a misdemeanor offense according to the Clarke County Arrest report, and it sounds way worse than it it.

I'm guessing 1 to 2 game suspension for a first time offender if guilty.

PWD

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