A retired NFL player and ex-teammate of Russell Wilson got into legal trouble when he was arrested in Las Vegas. The charges against him, including DUI, have caused concern as new details emerge about his arrest.
The defense team says there’s not enough evidence for the DUI charges, but the city attorneys strongly disagree. As the legal fight continues, the person’s fate is uncertain, facing charges like suspected DUI, failure to show insurance, and driving an unregistered car.
Marshawn Lynch arrested in Vegas
Marshawn Lynch, ex-teammate of Russell Wilson, faces charges, including DUI, after being arrested in Las Vegas. Documents reveal his blood alcohol level was over double the limit. Police found Lynch, 37, asleep at the wheel, and under Nevada law, this is deemed “in physical control.”
TMZ Sports reports that Lynch was driving recklessly, hitting curbs before being pulled over. The incident involved a missing tire and another one flattened. Court documents obtained by 8 News Now reveal Lynch’s blood alcohol level was 0.18. Nonetheless, lawyers for the ex-Seattle Seahawks player claim the circumstances fail to meet DUI criteria. According to the defense, the officer alleges alcohol presence based on odor, but there’s no proof of Mr. Lynch’s consumption or driving.
City attorneys, according to 8 News Now, responded in court by refuting the claim. They emphasized that there was no proof of the defendant drinking after driving to the scene. Additionally, he was discovered in possession of the keyless vehicle, which had left debris and caused damage. Lynch, as per USA Today, currently faces several charges: DUI suspicion, failure to provide proof of insurance, driving an unregistered vehicle, and failure to stay in the travel lane.
Lynch was arrested last year, in a similar case in LA
In August of last year, Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Las Vegas for driving under the influence, according to the New York Post. Police pulled him over at 7:25 a.m. due to erratic driving. After determining impairment, Lynch was arrested, taken to Las Vegas City Jail, and booked for DUI.
Marshawn Lynch’s arrest for driving under the influence came a day after he was hired as a special correspondent for the Seattle team. He retired from the NFL in 2019 after a 12-year career and had previous legal issues, in 2012, Lynch was arrested by the California Highway Patrol for DUI. In 2014, he pleaded guilty to reckless driving, resolving the case.
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