The Green Bay Packers have recently come under fire from a large portion of their fanbase for signing kicker Brandon McManus. While there is no doubt that the team needed an upgrade over Brandon Narveson, the signing of McManus ruffled some feathers. Of course, this is because of the allegations of sexual harassment and assault that were brought against him in a lawsuit filed earlier this year.
After signing with Green Bay, McManus revealed that the lawsuit had been “resolved,” though no details on whether it was dismissed or he settled with the women who brought the suit against him were given.
In any case, he begins his Packers tenure without any pressing legal proceedings hanging over his head. The same cannot be said, however, for former Packers running back Eddie Lacy, whose legal issues are just beginning.
Former Green Bay Packers Running Back Eddie Lacy Was Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
Earlier this month, it was reported that Lacy was arrested for driving drunk in Arizona. When he was pulled over by Scottsdale (Arizona) police, Lacy told them he had just flown in from Green Bay and had consumed a single shot of tequila on the flight. He also said he was on his way to his girlfriend’s house, which was only a few yards away.
When officers got Lacy to step out of his vehicle, they performed field sobriety tests on him. Unfortunately, tests revealed that the former Packers running back had a blood alcohol level of .325, over four times the legal limit of .08.
He was placed under arrest and will have a hearing later next month.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time Lacy is facing charges related to what Arizona terms an “extreme” DUI. He was arrested in March of 2022 for driving with a blood alcohol level of .247.
According to the Salwin Law Group, Lacy is facing the following minimum punishments for a second DUI in Arizona:
- 90 days in jail (reducible to 30 days with completion of screening)
- Minimum $3,000 in fines
- Ignition interlock device
The group does note, though, that the exact punishments depend on the blood alcohol level of the offender. The above consequences are the minimum. Since this is Lacy’s second offense with a BAC over four times the legal limit, he may face larger penalties.
Per their site, second-time offenders of “extreme” DUI’s face the following penalties:
- 120 days in jail, 60 of which must be served consecutively
- Minimum $3,250 in fines
- Ignition interlock device
Lacy also may have his driver’s license suspended for one year.
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