Two ways to go here. Learn from the mistake, evaluate your drinking (.20 is nothing to sniff at), accept the punishment and consider sobering up before you kill someone. Or hire the best lawyer money can buy and try to beat the rap (get charges reduced).

Any guesses on how this guy is gonna go?

oh crap, he dad is really going to be pissed at him this time. You are in trouble Junior.

And so the 1% continue to live in their fantasy world.

Those who fly high tend to hit the ground harder; the higher you fly the harder you hit, despite the principle of terminal velocity. Alcohol dissolves any resistance affecting terminal velocity. Based on the story, the arrogance of the drunken man indicates that he may believe his federal reserve notes to be a parachute or a cushion, not comprehending how they scatter in free fall. Alcohol dissolves friendships and loyalties, favors and favor. My view of an end for this man reminds me of that of a former professor at Marquette who I once saw passed out in a filthy white shirt on the sidewalk by the Ambassador Hotel.

So, you're a pathetic drunk who endangers the lives of the "little people" in Tosa, and then you threaten the cop who takes you off the street? Sounds like "Daddy" needs to spank your pampered ass.

Stay out of my neighborhood, you worthless lush.

Emory said that he was hosting a lunch in the coming week for his good friend, County Executive Chris Abele, and would “mention your good work.” There is his ACE in the hole. Abele will take care of it at the BRAT luncheon.

Everybody makes mistakes whether you're a CEO or a $10/hr laborer. If you think you have a way to get leniency, you'll use it. John Emory is a good guy, unfortunately he made a mistake and alcohol clouded his judgement. This wouldn't even make news if it wasn't him, or the fact he mentioned Abele. Everybody riding their high-horse talking about 1% can talk when they haven't made a mistake. He's 1% because he's worked harder than the 99%. Give the guy a break.

He made the issue of his position and attempted to intimidate the cops with it. That was his decision. That's why this report saw the light of day. If you're a high profile hot-shot, particularly if you attempt to use your position as he did, this is what happens. Whether he's a good guy or not doesn't negate the fact that he got behind the wheel so drunk he didn't even know where he was. He could have killed someone attempting to get back to WFB. He deserves no break. He deserves what he gets. Hopefully this exposure will cause him to take a close look at his drinking and how its effecting his life. You don't blow a .20 on a single beer.

Why do poor people smell like sour milk?

Looks like this guy was getting his drink on at Bluemound CC. Typical North Shore prick.

I think people need to remember that no matter how important you are, if your're blowing a 2.0 you are obviously drunk and prone to make stupid statements that you wouldn't dream of making if you were sober. My guess is that the embarrassment this incident will cause this man will far outlive whatever his legal punishment is. It will also be a lot more painful.

I'm sure he will get a lesson that is deserved - I'm sure he'd agree with that. Alcohol clouds the judgement of all people, and that's what happened here. Why is it that if somebody has money they're a 'North Shore Prick.' If they don't have money, what are they, a typical 'trailer park prick?' Also, he runs the company, not his Daddy - they started it together. This discussion wouldn't be taking place if GE wasn't the CEO. WI leads the nation in DUI's. this is just another day in Milwaukee; no need to make it more than it is. ALL drunk drivers put innocent people at harm, not just him because he's got an article. Moot point. .

I know John, and he’s a good person who does a lot for the Milwaukee Community.

Nobody deserves to have one mistake define them, their work, or who they are. Every person posting negative comments needs to look at themselves and the mistakes they've made. Do those define you? John does great work for the community and runs a world-class firm; he is not a drunk or any of the 'claims' anybody has made: everybody loves to criticize those at the top. His good work and philanthropy is what should define him, and for those who know him, does - not this. Criticize when you feel you've made no mistakes - he will learn from this just as everybody has learned from their mistakes.

Ray Ray: Ever had a beer? Ever to intoxication? I'm sure you have. Does that mean you're drunk at work all of the time? Sounds like that's what you're suggesting. I don't think his firm would be as successful if that were the case. He's a family man and a man who helps his community - a lot more than many people can say, unfortunately.

Ray Ray; I do understand that alcohol plays a role in many unfortunate events. That said, it sounds as if you are only basing your opinions upon your personal experiences. I know many people who drink, and at times, over indulge. I'm sure they have been at the .2 level. This does not mean they are alcoholics. Several of these individuals are highly successful business men & women. They DO NOT drink at work. John was not at work when this occurred and successful firms are not built upon carelessness as you suggest. It's unfortunate that so many people want to cut him down due to his status. Yes, it was a lapse in judgement to drive, but I can assure you he is remorseful - the most to his family and colleagues. I've seen people with over 8 OWI's not get this type of public outcry; and it's because he's a 'CEO'- but truth be told, he's still just a man, just like you or me. As I've said before, this man hasn't gotten where he is in life by drinking, and he should not be torn down like this due to 1 error.

Mike, to be busted once does not imply one mistake; most drunk drivers are regular offenders who simply have not been caught, much white collar criminals normally don't get caught engaging in one single act that flew straight into the FBI office consecutive to commission of the malfeasance. The testimony here among the character witnesses is noteworthy, however the potential for nepotism in this forum makes me dubious. I might think that the defenders are employees, agents, or merely drinking buddies who water down the offense more than they should have the drinks. The man must redeem himself by accepting his predicament humbly, He must reassess his relationship with alcohol to determine its true worth in his life; he didnt absorb it through accidental osmosis. He must then make corrections or absence thereof after such an assessment and that will be the new standard by which he is judged as a good guy or a frat boy with a high position of control over other people's money.

Ray Ray & Bob; yes, you make good points and I am not arguing those. I am stating that this man is remorseful to his family, community, and clients for his lapse in judgement. As we just saw, a US Senator received a DUI in the last day or two. I don't think this means he is alcoholic, and due to thier public status, this was also highlighted and 'news worthy'. Both men understand they will deal with the legal ramifications of their acts. And yes, if it means these men reevaluate their relationship with alcohol, maybe it will be a blessing in disguise. I've just been saying that the character assassination stemming from one incident is not just, as they cannot take back what they did, only learn from it, and I'm sure they will be better men in the long-run for doing so.

I just think it's funny. He commits a common-man crime and thinks his status makes him somehow more influential or important. Granted he made the statements while drunk, but I don't think people utter things while drunk that they've never even subconsciously thought while sober.

This is what makes people angry and why they come down so hard on him. How dare he think his money elevates him above any of the rest of us?! This is why the 1% are vilified. Humanity is the great equalizer, and slips of green paper don't make any of us more worthy than anyone else.

I know for a fact the guy was not trying to be cocky about his position, but rather coming to terms with what was actually happening to him in the back of the squad car. He knew he was screwed and there began the cowardly pleading of a frightened fool who never thought he would be in this position. He was a coward narc in high school who got a lot of people in trouble one night in 1987 to save his own ass. What comes around goes around.

It takes a special type of hypocrite to blast someone as a coward under the cloak of internet anonymity. One thing I know "for a fact"? You need to move on from whatever illegal thing you got busted for in '87, it was 25 years ago for christ sakes.