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Marshawn Lynch accepts plea deal on pending DUI in Vegas

Feb
21
2/21/2024 7:49:25 PM
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It has been over a year since Marshawn Lynch was charged with driving under the influence in Las Vegas, and the former NFL star has now accepted a plea deal that will allow him to avoid jail in the case according to David Charns of 8 News Now.

Lynch has pleaded guilty to the charge against him of misdemeanor DUI. Court documents state that the charge will be lowered to reckless driving if Lynch completes a DUI program, a victim impact panel, an alcohol evaluation and 200 hours of community service. He will also have to stay out of trouble with the law for a year.

If Lynch fulfills all the conditions, his case would be dismissed and closed as a reckless driving infraction. Lynch has also been ordered to pay a fine of $1,140.

Police said they found Lynch asleep behind the wheel of a 2020 Shelby GT500 Coupe that was in “undrivable condition.” Lynch’s lawyers had argued that the case did not constitute a DUI, but Nevada law states that a person sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle is deemed “in physical control” of the vehicle.

A video from the arrest showed that Lynch appeared to be sleeping and very intoxicated when police arrived on the scene. Lynch’s mugshot also painted a troubling picture.

 


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