A life of an athlete can be exciting. You can pretty much do anything - from a legal standpoint. The world can be their oyster. However, they aren't immune from the law. A popular example of this are when athletes are caught with a DUI. The fame they have achieved won't save them from johnny law. There have been many athletes who have gone through this.
It has recently been reported that former National Football League (NFL) quaterback, Jay Cutler, was arrested for such an incident. He was also found to be possessing a firearm. This occured this past Thursday, where he spent around three hours in custody before being released. Over the course of his 12-year playing career, he played for: the Denver Broncos; Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins.
Another NFL player is facing an extreme DUI charge. Eddie Lacy, a former running back, has been charged with: DUI – impaired to the slightest degree; DUI – BAC of .08 or more; extreme DUI – BAC .15 or more; extreme DUI – BAC .20 or more and possession of liquor in an open container.
He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2013, where he would play for four seasons. He would then sign for the Seattle Seahawks for a single season.
A fellow NFL player, Adrian Peterson was arrested after failing to comply with a bar owner's request to leave at closing time. The police were called and arrested him. This came after an off-duty officer apparently shoved him. He claimed he only acted because a security gaurd jumped on his back. He swiftly paid the $ 1 000 bail and went on with his life.
Former NFL conerback, Aaron Berry, was arrested in 2012. He had hit an unattended vehichle. He went on foot to avoid the police. He would later refuse to take a Breathalyzer test.
Police said that he had hit two cars. Berry denied this even happening. He was ultimately held for questioning. This wouldn't be a one time thing for Berry. He would get into more trouble as he would become a repeat offender.
Michael Turner is one who knows how to celebrate. The former NFL player got caught after leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 27-21 win over the Denver Broncos. He was approached by a police officer and he put peddle to the mettle. He was going so fast that he nearly went into three digits on the speedometer. He was arrested and was in jail for two hours. He was reeking of alcohol and had to pay a $2 000 bond.
Former NBA player, Jason Kidd was arrested in 2012. This came after he'd smashed his SUV into a street pole. He took the choice of consuming vodka after attending a charity event. He never reached his destination point. He suffered minor injuries as a result.
Former Baseball player, Daryl Strawberry, was caught in trouble multiple times. He will probably be well-known for his off-field actions. He has been arrested for: possession of cocaine; soliciting sex; alluding house arrest; violating probation and tax evasion. He made his life story a public matter in the 1995 Sports Illustrated special edition. It was entitled, The Hard Price of Hard Living.
Miguel Carbera was arrested in 2011. He was popularly known for his drinking. A deputy came to his aide when he saw Carbera's car was full of smoke. Upon further examination, the officer found the former baseball player to be under the influence.
He slurred his words and swung a bottle of alcohol at the officer. He refused to co-operate and more officers were called for assistance. He was seeking for forgiveness since he was famous. He eventually fell to the ground as a a result of a knee to the thigh. He was bailed on a $1 350 bond.
"Iron" Mike Tyson narrowly escaped being arrested for a DUI. In 2012, in an interview on Conan. He said he got off the charge due to the officers being fans of his. He reported that the police assisted him in going home, the supposed, "drug house." He was charged with felony drug possession and DUI In 2007; which he pleaded guilty to.
The most deadliest incident occured in 2009 when Donte Stallworth killed 59-year old Mario Reyes. He was reported with .126 blood alcohol level. He felt so guilty that he paid a massive settlement to the family. Stillworth said in a statement, "I can only repeat this message over and over: If you are going to drink, don't drive." He pled guilty to DUI manslaughter. He served 30 days in prison.
Athletes need to realise that they're not immune from trouble. Just because they have fame and fortune doesn't mean they are immune from trouble. They are as human as you or I. It's only when they get into trouble that they realise this. That fact is just sad.