Former congressman arrested for a New York DWI
Former Congressman John Sweeney was arrested in Clifton Park New York on charges of a second offense DWI.
Former Congressman Accused of DUI | accused, congressman, dui - Breaking News - WRGB CBS 6 Albany: "Former Republican Congressman John Sweeney of Clifton Park was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly driving drunk.
According to the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office, Sweeney was speeding on State Route 9 in Clifton Park when State Police stopped him. He refused both breath and blood tests. He appeared on the charges Sunday at 6am in the Clifton Park Town Court. Bail was set at $2,500 cash and $5,000 bond. Mr Sweeney was booked on the charged, and posted bail a short time later.
This is not Sweeney's first run in with the law for DUI.
In 2007, Sweeney pleaded guilty of driving while under the influence. As part of a plea deal, his license was suspended that same December. The deal also required Sweeney to go through a Drinker/Driver program with State Police, pay a serious of fines and attend a victim impact panel.
Seeing that this is Sweeney's second arrest for DUI, Sunday's charge is considered a felony.
D.A. James Murphy said in a press release Sunday, 'We are fortunate that his alleged conduct did not result in death or serious physical injury to himself or anyone else. This case will proceed through the criminal justice system like any other. . .Mr. Sweeney will automatically lose his privilege to drive on the pending charge for one year as mandated by DMV due to the fact that he refused the breath/blood test.'
Sweeney served in Congress from 1999 to 2007. He was defeated in his quest for reelection by now Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand."
Learn more about New York DWI law, and explore New York DWI Penalties.
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Colorado has two degrees of impairment with additional penalties for being above .200.