DUI Jail Time for Charles Barkley
Apparently not all superstars are above the law. Pulled over and arrested for a DUI on December 31st, 2008, retired NBA great and sportscaster Charles Barkley pled guilty to charges just this past week.
On the evening of his arrest Barkley ran a stop sign and was pulled over. Officers detected alcohol on his breath and proceeded to give him a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer. Barkley’s BAC was found to be .149%.
The legal limit it .08% in Arizona, so at .149 Barkley was nearly twice the legal limit. He was arrested and charged with DUI, a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
Like many other DUI arrestees, Barkley worked with his attorney to get a plea deal. He pled guilty in exchange for a more lenient charge. Barkley will, however serve jail time for his offense.
In Arizona, a first time DUI offense carries up to 10 days in jail as well as serious fines, license suspension and the installation of an ignition interlock device. Yes, Barkley will also have to deal with this device in his vehicle or any vehicles licensed to him.
An ignition interlock device requires a breath test before the vehicle can be started. This means Barkley will have to pass a breath test every time he wants to get behind the wheel.
Luckily for Barkley, Arizona has some flexibility with its jail sentences. He will complete an alcohol education class and, according to this report, only serve 5 days behind bars.
Facing a DUI charge is no walk in the park, whether you are a big time athelete like Charles Barkley or a regular guy caught in a bad situation. The circumstances call for a knowledgeable attorney. If you are facing DUI charges in Arizona, call today to discuss your case and the potential sanctions you may be facing.
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