RE: Michael Phelps arrested for DUI

Who?

He is the most tested athlete in the US.

2nd time loser, should be a felony and possibly some time in the county lockup, but he'll probably get it reduced somehow.

a few more details:

A Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officer was operating stationary radar on southbound I-395 leaving Baltimore City when a White 2014 Land Rover entered the radar’s area of influence at excessive speed (84 mph in a 45 mph zone). The officer followed the vehicle onto northbound I-95, through the tunnel and initiated an enforcement stop just beyond the tunnel’s toll plaza. Mr. Phelps was identified as the driver by his driver’s license and appeared to be under the influence. He was unable to perform satisfactorily a series of standard field sobriety tests. Mr. Phelps was cooperative throughout the process.”

Phelps was arrested and charged with DUI, excessive speed and crossing double lane lines within the Fort McHenry Tunnel on I-95 in Baltimore. He was later released.

This makes Phelps’ second DUI arrest.

dkny64 wrote:

see

http://www.tmz.com/2014/09/30/michael-phelps-arrested-driving-under-the-influence-dui/

for a few details. Very disappointing. If the gist of that article is correct, I think he should do some jail time.

I thought driving 85 and weaving was just part of normal driving in Maryland?

Same state is bad but it's been ten years, suspended license fine and maybe a treatment program at worst.

I doubt Phelps could pass the standard sobriety test when sober. He looks like a drooling buffoon at the best of times.

What were the details on the first arrest? Usually as a minor you can be "DUI" with any alcohol whatsoever in your system.

Though, this one sounds really bad. 85 in a 45, crossing lanes, at a .16? Should lose his license for a few years.

vdot wrote:

I doubt Phelps could pass the standard sobriety test when sober. He looks like a drooling buffoon at the best of times.

LOL, Phelps is only coordinated in the water.

So?

phelps is a dum*ars*!

85 in a 45??! that is the type of DUI that gets people killed on a regular basis. definitely deserves some time in the clink.

Hey it is hard to drive holding a bong.

Not the smartest fish in the pool

He can use the evolution defense: after all that swimming, the guy drinks like a fish.

Who'd a thunk that Usain Bolt has conducted himself like a choirboy since his rise to stardom compared to a Michael Phelps.

No DUIs, no gangbanging, no domestic abuse, no illegal weapons, no "accidentally" shootng his GF in the bathroom.

Say what you want but Bolt has been a real credit to our sport.

SayWhatYouWill wrote:

Who'd a thunk that Usain Bolt has conducted himself like a choirboy since his rise to stardom compared to a Michael Phelps.

No DUIs, no gangbanging, no domestic abuse, no illegal weapons, no "accidentally" shootng his GF in the bathroom.

Say what you want but Bolt has been a real credit to our sport.

Didn't Bolt crash his BMW and have some sleazy video dancing w/ a girl?

But it happened while driving on a slick country road. Sleazy dancing doesn't rise to criminal behavior.

Thats my point.

As long as Michael Phelps got wasted on Natty Boh, I'll give him a pass.