Middle School Principal Convicted of DUI in Nevada
Last week a Carson City middle school principal pleaded guilty in Reno Justice Court to violating Nevada DUI law by driving with a BAC of .136. He was arrested back in May after being pulled over for speeding. The officer discovered both alcohol and pot inside the car.
Nevada DUI Law makes it a crime to operate a car with a BAC of .08 or above. Even if you're driving safely, it's "per se" illegal to be behind the wheel whenever your BAC is .08 or more. Conversely, even if your BAC is less than .08, it's still unlawful to drive if you're at all under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The penalties the principal will face for violating Nevada DUI Law include a misdemeanor conviction, 42 hours of community service, $700 in fines, attendance at a victim impact panel and a suspended driver's license for 90 days. The school district is carrying out a separate investigation into the matter. The principal said he would like to keep his job despite the conviction.
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