DUI Not Guilty Plea For Wide Receiver Donte Stallworth
Not Guilty Plea to charges of DUI manslaughter for Donte Stallworth, wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns.
DUI defense lawyer Christopher Lyons entered a not guilty plea at a court hearing on Thursday on behalf of Stallworth. Stallworth, 28, who is out on $200,000 bail must not consume alcohol, drive, and is required to abide by a 12:00a.m.to 6:00 a.m. curfew, stated in court documents.
Stallworth was driving under the influence of alcohol on March 14 when he hit pedestrian Mario Reyes, 59, and killing him in Miami Beach. According to Stallworth’s blood test results, his blood alcohol level was .126. Stallworth was allegedly driving drunk at about 50 mph in a 40 mph zone.
If convicted of the DUI manslaughter charge Stallworth would be facing a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. A date for trial has not been set.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any kind of alcoholic beverage or drug.
If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, blood alcohol concentration, you will be charged with DUI or driving while intoxicated if arrested. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.
Stallworth pleads not guilty to charges, ESPN, June 4, 2009
Stallworth charged in man's death, ESPN Sports, April 2, 2009
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