The Minnesota Vikings have not had the best July. On Friday night, wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles, California. He was released two hours later, and potential charges are unknown.
Addison was found on the 105 near LAX International Airport asleep in his Rolls Royce blocking a lane. The responding officer completed a DUI investigation and arrested him on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Addison was released two hours later.
What Jordan Addison could face after arrest
Because of the nature of Addison’s suspicion of DUI arrest, understanding the law in California is important. Charges and criteria vary from state to state. California’s DUI laws apply to both alcohol and drugs.
It is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects your ability to drive safely. As you age, your tolerance to alcohol decreases, which increases the risk of alcohol-related driving problems. The law does not see a difference between illegal drugs and medications you get from a doctor or pharmacy. They can all affect your ability to drive safely and react to what you see and hear.
Understanding the law and how it’s written is important and why you shouldn’t jump to any conclusions until all the facts come out.
We don’t know the details about his arrest at the time of publication but we do know what DUI convictions carry if you are convicted in the state of California. The DMV of California has this listed about punishments for a DUI conviction.
- Must complete a DUI program.
- Must file SR 22/SR 1P.
- Must pay any applicable license reissue or restriction fees.
- May be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle.
Here are some additional penalties if you are convicted of DUI:
- You may be sentenced to up to six months in jail.
- You may have to pay a fine.
- Law enforcement may impound your vehicle and you may have to pay a storage fee.
- If you cause serious injury or death while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may face civil lawsuits.
All DUI convictions remain on your driver’s record for 10 years. If you get any other DUIs during that time, the court or DMV may give you an additional penalty.
Outside of the legal ramifications, Addison could be fined or suspended due to the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
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