Football Hall of Famer pleads guilty to Drunken Driving

Professional football Hall of Famer Bruce Smith was caught allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol last May, and was arrested after he failed a field sobriety test and also refused to take an alcohol breath test.

has pleaded guilty to drunken driving charges. He reached a plea agreement in this case, agreeing to plead guilty in exchange for the prosecutors agreeing to drop charges of speeding and refusal to submit to an alcohol blood or breath test.

It was the third time Smith was charged with a DUI in 13 years. The first time he was charged in 1997, the charges were dismissed. The second time he was charged in 2003, he was acquitted of the charges.

Smith was convicted in General District Court of the current DUI charge in addition to speeding and refusing to take a blood or breathalyzer test in July. After the conviction Smith and his attorney appealed the charges to the Circuit Court. Smith agreed to the DUI conviction as part of a plea agreement because he did not believe he’d escape the charge of refusing to take a blood or breath test.

As a result of the charges, Smith must pay a $1,000 fine, remain on good behavior for one year, and enroll in an alcohol safety program. Smith’s driving license has also been restricted for one year and he received a 90 day suspended jail sentence.

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