Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged with two misdemeanours on May 28, 2022, including DUI causing injury and DUI resulting in injury while driving with a blood alcohol level of.08 percent. The accusations were brought after his 2021 Porsche was involved in a collision with a 2014 Jeep in Napa County, north of San Francisco. The other driver’s injuries prompted the filing of a misdemeanour case, according to the prosecution.
He entered a not guilty plea to the misdemeanour counts against him on Wednesday, August 3. On the day of the multi-arraignment, millionaire’s a defence attorney showed up in a Napa County court on his behalf.
On his behalf, Amanda Bevins, his attorney, entered a not guilty plea to the DUI charges that were brought against him in May. On August 23, he must go back to court for a meeting to resolve the charges. Three possibilities, including a plea deal, the continuation of the case, or a trial, are possible, according to his attorney.
Paul Pelosi could be sentenced to up to five years of probation and a minimum of five days in jail if found guilty of the charges. Additionally, according to District Attorney Allison Haley, he would be required to put an ignition interlock device in his vehicle. The District Attorney’s office also cited fines and a court-mandated “drinking driving class” as additional penalties.
How did Paul Pelosi fare? The spouse of Nancy Pelosi enters a not guilty plea to DUI charges
The U.S. runs the risk of endangering its relationship with China if Paul Pelosi’s hearing on his May automobile collision event is held in the wake of his wife Nancy Pelosi’s highly contentious trip to Taiwan.
California Highway Patrol officers who responded to reports of a significant collision at 10:17 p.m. on May 28 and who found Paul Pelosi, who has pled not guilty to both misdemeanour charges, have reported that:
He had a heavy alcohol stench, was wobbly on his feet, and spoke with slurred speech.
Additionally, according to court records, cops
“recorded objective evidence of alcohol intoxication,”
The 82-year-old Pelosi reportedly provided CHP police with a driver’s licence and a “11-99 Foundation” card when they asked him for identification after they discovered him in the driver’s seat of his damaged Porsche Carrera. A nonprofit organisation called the 11-99 Foundation helps California Highway Patrol employees and their families, particularly financially. In addition to emergency money, the organisation also offers financing for academic and professional endeavours.