That is how the law works, unfortunately...
I remember a friend of a friend - I never met the guy, and don't know him - got behind the wheel when he was completely smashed. He ended hitting a tree, and his car rolled over, while throwing him out of the vehicle (he was not wearing a seat belt.. and damn lucky he didn't die).
Charges were never issued though it was obvious he was driving his own car. However, unless they catch someone behind the wheel, they simply can not lay charges as someone else MAY have been there.
In these situations,. I just hope that it was a big lesson learned, and people stop being idiots. A wake up call can be a DUI charge, or it can be a near death experience, or in ROR case - an absolute embarrassment letting the world know you are an idiot. I hope in this case (and every case) people remember this 'wake up call' next time they think about going out to have a drink. Make plans to take a cab or something.
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