DUI Charge For Former Pitching Star Dwight Gooden
A driving under the influence, DUI arrest for a former New York Mets and Yankees pitcher after being involved in an accident that occurred in New Jersey.
Retired pitcher Dwight Gooden, 45, who was arrested for DUI, and charged for reckless driving, endangering a child and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident after being involved in a 2 car accident where he had a child in his vehicle. No one was hurt.
Gooden has had run ins with the law before with a prior drug history including alcohol and cocaine. He was suspended by the MLB 2 times for testing positive to drugs and spent time in jail.
The former 1984 NL Rookie of the Year and CY Young Award recipient who was arrested for DUI and other charges on Tuesday was released on his own recognizance until a court hearing date is set.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.
If you have 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.
DIGEST: Gooden charged with DUI, fleeing accident, Sign on San Diego, March 25, 2010
Report: Former Mets, Yankees star Gooden charged with DUI, San Diego 6 The CW, March 24, 2010
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