Fans are definitely still by his side regardless. Michael Phelps has tweeted an apology after news broke Tuesday of his early morning arrest on suspicion of DUI.
'I
know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to
everyone I have let down,' wrote the record-breaking multiple Olympic
gold medalist Tuesday afternoon. 'I understand the severity of my
actions and take full responsibility.'
The arrest took place in Baltimore City, Maryland, the 29-year-old's home state and was the athlete's second DUI arrest.
Phelps was arrested in 2004 at age 19 for DUI and later received 18 months probation.
It
was after 1:30 when Maryland Transit Authority police pulled over
Phelps' Land Rover, just past a toll plaza near the Fort McHenry Tunnel
on I-395.
They initiated a field sobriety test, which he reportedly failed spectacularly and had nearly twice the legal B.A.C.
'He
was unable to perform satisfactorily a series of standard field
sobriety tests,' reads the MdTA statement. 'Mr. Phelps was cooperative
throughout the process.'
Phelps was arrested and taken to a transportation authority station, from which he was later released.
The
22 gold medal winning athlete was charged with for driving 84MPH in a
45MPH zone, police told TMZ, and for crossing double lane lines.
The last time news broke of Phelps' antics behind the wheel, it also took place in Maryland.
In
2004, then 19-year-old Phelps was arrested near Salisbury University in
the city of Salisbury and charged with DUI, DWI, violation of a license
restriction and failure to obey a stop sign.
As part of a plea deal, the rising sports star pleaded guilty to drunk driving and was sentenced to 18 months probation.
The last time news broke of Phelps' antics behind the wheel, it also took place in Maryland.
In
2004, then 19-year-old Phelps was arrested near Salisbury University in
the city of Salisbury and charged with DUI, DWI, violation of a license
restriction and failure to obey a stop sign.
As part of a plea deal, the rising sports star pleaded guilty to drunk driving and was sentenced to 18 months probation.
DUI arrest can be frustrating, but one have to be cooperative throughout the process, just like Michael Phelps. A DUI can even, in some areas, result in the forced forfeiture of your vehicle to the state. Hiring DUI Lawyers can help you in avoiding these penalties. My brother is system admin at a Los Angeles DUI attorney office and he often tells me how DUI cases if not fought properly can destroy your life.
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