Michael Phelps Arrested for DUI, Offers Apology.
On September 30, 2014, at approximately 1:40 am Maryland Transportation Officers observed a white Land Rover traveling at 84mph in a 45mph speed zone. The car was crossing double lane lines. Officers initiated a traffic stop and discovered that the driver was non-other than 22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps. Even though Phelps was cooperative he was “unable to perform satisfactorily a series of standard field sobriety tests,” and was arrested for DUI. In 2004, he was sentenced to 18 months of probation for the same charge, making this his second DUI.
Phelp’s is attempting to come out of retirement and is expected to tryout for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic games. Right after his release Phelps offered an apology on his Twitter feed
Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps)
(1/3) Earlier this morning, I was arrested and charged with DUI, excessive speeding and crossing double lane lines.
12:40 PM – 30 Sep 2014
(2/3) I understand the severity of my actions and take full responsibility.
12:40 PM – 30 Sep 2014
(3/3) I know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to everyone I have let down.
12:40 PM – 30 Sep 2014
Phelps is taking “full responsibility” for the DUI. If he wasn’t a famous sports athlete would he still take “responsibility?” Will the public forgive him? Should he be forced to go to rehab? etc … These are just some of the question that will be debated in the coming days. It should be an interesting and lively debate.
In California, adults are driving under the influence if they have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. The limit is 0.04 percent for commercial drivers. If you are between 18 and 21 years old, the DUI threshold is 0.01 percent. Drivers 18 or younger are prohibited from consuming any alcohol. If you have been arrested for DUI, seek help from a skilled criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. It’s especially urgent if you were arrested for DUI after a traffic accident.
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