Man Arrested in Vegas for DUI and Impersonating Officer
On Monday a twenty-nine year old was arrested for allegedly violating Nevada DUI law and for impersonating an officer. The man reportedly identified himself as a North Las Vegas cop at the Hustler Club. Police say they found a gold badge in his truck as well as handcuffs in his pocket.
Nevada DUI law makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Even if the person is driving well, it's still a crime to drive if his/her BAC is .08 or more. Even if the car is parked, a person with a BAC of .08 or more may be arrested for DUI if the engine is on or the key is in the ignition.
Penalties for violating Nevada DUI law depend on whether the defendant had past DUIs and how serious the incident was. Even a first DUI may be a felony if someone gets seriously hurt or killed. Otherwise a first or second DUI within a seven year period is only a misdemeanor.
For more on this story go to: http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/15455794/man-arrested-for-impersonating-police-officer
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