Sunday, July 28, 2013

California Attorney Has Too Much Fun In Las Vegas?

There’s fun, and there is too much fun.  Into which end of the spectrum did this California attorney allegedly venture?  He is accused of causing $100,000 in damage to his hotel room after the excessive consumption of alcohol.  Here is the story

Apparently, when confronted by police, the workers’ compensation attorney promised to take the deposition of the hotel’s owner, Steve Wynn, and make the place “Napalm.”

Of course we’ll have to wait and see how this is resolved – innocent until proven guilty – but we can mention in general a possible consequence of alcohol abuse: alcohol induced violence.  According to this article from 2005, around one in five alcoholics are frequently prone to violent behavior.  The explanation is neurological and depends on brain chemistry.  In other words, it’s all in your head – but drinking lets it out. 

I guess what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. 





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