Another NFL DUI: Brandon Marshall Finally In Court Almost A Year Later
NFL Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall pleaded guilty on Friday, September 12, 2008 to a reduced DUI charge as part of a plea deal. Marshall pleaded guilty to driving while ability-impaired, not driving under the influence as was previously reported, and was sentenced to one year of probation. He was arrested in the fall of 2007 for driving under the influence and for driving the wrong way on a one-way street and failing to drive in a single lane. Marshall was arrested in downtown Denver early in the morning of October 22, hours after the Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 in Denver. In California, driving under the influence as well as other offense can lead to stiffer penalties.
The city's attorney's office agreed to drop a separate pending traffic case from June 2008 as part of the plea deal. The judge also agreed to drop the charges of driving the wrong direction and wandering out of his lane. Marshall will pay $1,100 in fines, will serve 24 hours of community service, and will attend alcohol education classes and will serve on a victim-impact panel. Maybe Marshall should get some glasses? Or was it another ability that was impaired? Inquiring minds would like to know why this NFL player got a reduced plea. In California, Marshall would more than likely have faced much more penalty as a result of his wrong-way, DUI, driving experience.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
In California, it is unlawful for any person under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to drive.
If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with driving under the influence or href="http://www.sandiegolawcenter.com/lawyer-attorney-1239594.html">DUI if apprehended. You could face a fine and jail time if convicted.
Brandon Marshall Pleads Guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired, MileHighReport.com, September 12, 2008.
Brandon Marshall’s DUI Trial Postponed Until Sept., CBS4Denver.com, June 18, 2008.
Web Resources
California DMV on drunk driving
California DMV: if you are pulled over for DUI
If you have been arrested and charged with DUI in San Diego county, then trust your case to an experienced San Diego criminal defense attorney. Attorney Victor A. Orsatti will explain your legal options during a free consultation.
