Dallas DWI Lawyer Blog

Chicago Bears and former University of Texas runningback Cedric Benson was charged with boating while intoxicated as well as resisting arrest.

The 4th-overall pick in the 2005 draft was charged with a BWI and resisting arrest after failing a sobriety test that was administered on Lake Travis, near Austin.

If he is convicted, Benson will face up to 6 months in jail and a fine of $2000 for each of his two Class B misdemeanors.

Benson was out enjoying a Saturday on the lake with 15 family members and friends aboard when he was stopped by a Lower Colorado River Authority for a random safety inspection. The authorities say Benson failed the field sobriety test on the officers’ boat  and was uncooperative when the officer tried to take him to shore.

If you have been charged with boating while intoxicated, the same penalties available for driving while intoxicated apply. If you are in need of an experienced DWI defense lawyer, contact the Dallas DWI lawyers of the Law Offices of Mark T Lassiter at 214-457-1668.