State Rep Pleads Not Guilty to DUI
Posted on Aug 17, 2011 1:30pm PDT
A Rhode Island state representative has reportedly pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence. According to reports, the man pleaded not guilty to DUI and drug possession charges in relation to his arrest. The state rep was reportedly arrested after he failed a field sobriety test when he was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. He reportedly smelled of alcohol and had marijuana on his clothing. His blood alcohol level was reportedly at .05 percent which is under the legal limit.
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