Sir Charles Barkley Cited for Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Professional basketball legend Charles Barkley was arrested early this morning in Scottsdale Arizona on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. [Arrest Report] Barkley was stopped for allegedly failing to stop for a stop sign. Barkley allegedly smelled of alcohol and failed a field sobriety test. Barkley also allegedly declined to take a breath test. Barkley –however- did have a blood test. If Barley’s blood alcohol content was .08 or higher, he is facing a minimum of 10 consecutive days in jail and fines and assessments of at least $1,250. If Barkley’s blood alcohol content was .15 or higher, he is facing a minimum of 30 consecutive days in jail and fines and assessments of at least $2,500. If Barkley’s blood alcohol content was .20 or higher, he is facing a minimum of 45 days in jail and fines and assessments of at least $2,500. In addition to jail, fines and surcharges, Barkley -if convicted-would also be required to undergo alcohol screening, education and treatment and would be ordered to perform community service. He would also have to equip any vehicle he operates with a certified ignition interlock device. Barkley was released after being processed and cited. Barkley is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
