DUI for Pomona, California’s Mayor-Elect Dropped After Blood Alcohol Test Analysis
Pomona City Councilman Elliott Rothman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after failing a field sobriety test at about 11:03 p.m. Tuesday October 7, 2008, and was booked for a misdemeanor about 20 minutes later. Early reports indicated that his blood alcohol level was higher than the legal limit in California (0.08), however further analysis of his test showed his blood alcohol level at 0.04, half the legal amount allowed. Charges have been dropped.
Rothman has served on the Pomona City Council for 12 years, according to the city's Web site, and was recently elected Pomona mayor in the November 4, 2008 elections.
Rothman said he was pleased to hear the news about the last of the tests.
"That's great news," he said.
Rothman said he could not explain why he did not pass the field sobriety test.
"I really don't know," he said.
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 DUI if apprehended. You could face a fine and jail time if convicted.
Pomona Councilman Elliot Rothman Arrested in DUI, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, SGVTribune.com, October 8, 2008
LA County DA Drops Pomona Mayer-Elect Rothman’s DUI Charges, Daily Bulletin, DailyBulletin.com, November 5, 2008
Related Web Resources
California DMV on drunk driving and field sobriety tests
California DMV: if you are pulled over for DUI, what happens?
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