Practicing law in a metropolitan area, it is likely for a Maryland DUI lawyer to represent collegiate athletes who has been charged with driving while intoxicated. Examples of cases handled are much like the NCAA football player who was booked for a DUI after losing their bowl game. On New Year's Eve, sophomore center Ryan Wynn was arrested by law enforcement officials. Police observed that Wynn, 20, was noticeably intoxicated around 11:00 p.m., about four hours following the game.
Law enforcement officials pulled Wynn over, and administered a breathalyzer test. The results showed that Wynn's blood alcohol content was .17--twice the legal limit in the state of Arizona. He was arrested and charged with alcohol consumption by a minor, and could potentially receive driving while intoxicated charges as well. In order to prevent the violation from continuing, the football player was taken into custody, and would see a judge the next day. It is unconfirmed at this time what the sentence for the young athlete will be.
Wynn started twelve games for his university's NCAA football team in 2008. Although he ended spring season ranked first on the depth chart at the center position, a back injury kept him from participating in the entire 2009 season including the Insight bowl. After losing the bowl game, head coach Tim Brewster urged players to "conduct themselves appropriately on their final night in town." Because Wynn is a student athlete, he will unfortunately have to answer both to law enforcement agents and his university in regard to the alcohol related charges. What effect, if any, Wynn's arrest and charges will have on his participation in the 2010 college football season is unknown at this time.
Facing driving while intoxicated charges is an overwhelming and difficult process for anyone to go through. Conviction of a DUI will have life altering consequences including the loss of driving privileges, fines, and/or jail time. To best protect your personal freedoms and liberties, it is essential to contact a hard-working and experienced Maryland DUI attorney or Maryland criminal lawyer immediately.
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