Category Archives: Drunk Driving
Bell, Charlie
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: February 4, 2011
Franchise: Golden State Warriors
Age 31
Details: Bell was arrested early in the morning in Oakland and was charged with driving under the influence. This was the start of a busy year for Bell in which he was arrested three times.
Wright, Antoine
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: November 4, 2010
Franchise: Sacramento Kings
Age 26
Details: Wright was pulled over and charged with DUI after his blood-alcohol level was found to be a 0.2, more than twice the legal limit in California. He subsequently pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 15 days in jail and 3 years probation.
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Wright, Dorell
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: March 11, 2010
Franchise: Miami Heat
Age 24
Details: Wright was pulled over in Miami at 3:30am after driving his Bentley erratically, and was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. This was his fourth driving citation since becoming a pro in 2004, though his first arrest.
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Jefferson, Al
Charge: Driving while intoxicated
Arrest Date: February 28, 2010
Franchise: Minnesota Timberwolves
Age 25
Details: After being pulled over for speeding and changing lanes without a signal, Jefferson failed a field sobriety test and was charged with driving while intoxicated.
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Nocioni, Andres
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: November 5, 2009
Franchise: Sacramento Kings
Age 29
Details: Hours after a home loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Nocioni was pulled over for driving erratically. He failed sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI.
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Balkman, Renaldo
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: August 22, 2009
Franchise: Denver Nuggets
Age 25
Details: Balkman was pulled over and arrested in Florida at 4am after refusing a breathalyzer test, and charged with driving under the influence.
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Kinsey, Tarence
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: June 24, 2009
Franchise: Cleveland Cavaliers
Age 25
Details: Kinsey was pulled over early in the morning in Tampa after being spotted weaving and speeding in his Bentley. He was arrested for DUI after failing sobriety tests and refusing a breathalyzer.
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Pruitt, Gabe
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: February 26, 2009
Franchise: Boston Celtics
Age 22
Details: A few hours after losing to the Clippers in Los Angeles, Pruitt was pulled over in Hollywood in his Mercedes at 3am, and was charged with driving under the influence.
Richardson, Jason
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: December 21, 2008
Franchise: Phoenix Sun
Age 28
Details: Richardson was pulled over after driving his Mercedes erratically outside of Phoenix and was found to have a blood alcohol level above the limit of .08. This was his second of three career arrests.
Alston, Rafer
Charge: Driving while intoxicated
Arrest Date: August 7, 2008
Franchise: Houston Rockets
Age 32
Details: Alston was pulled over for driving erratically and without headlights. Officers smelled alcohol and Alston admitted to drinking several drinks that evening. Nevertheless, Alston was eventually acquitted in a jury trial. See below for dashcam video of Alston’s arrest, the third of his career.
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