This week, disappointing news reached Michael Phelps’ fans and the rest of the world as media stations began broadcasting the Olympic swimmer’s most recent run in with the law. Phelps, 29, who is no stranger to the legal system, was charged with driving under the influence, excessive speed (84/45), and crossing double-lane lines in the Fort McHenry Tunnel on Interstate 95 in Baltimore on Tuesday morning, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
“Earlier this morning, I was arrested and charged with DUI, excessive speeding and crossing double lane lines,” Phelps said in the statement. “I understand the severity of my actions and take full responsibility. I know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to everyone I have let down.”– Michael Phelps, 2014
He was right about not meaning much right now considering this is his second DUI charge within 10 years, his first one was back in 2004, and from the looks of it one time just wasn’t enough for him. I have a friend and she loves to say that you can never make the same mistake twice, because the second time you make it, it’s not a mistake, it’s a choice. If that’s the case, Phelps definitely made the wrong choice of driving his 2014 Land Rover under unfavorable circumstances on that Tuesday morning, and could now be facing harsher penalties, both legal (administrative and criminal) and professional, than in the past.
Let us hope something positive rises from all this. It is something that our most loved family, friends and colleagues can go through because after all, we are not perfect, just human.
If you ever find yourself in trouble with a similar charge or other, count on us, Finebloom, Haenel & Higgins to help you resolve your legal issue(s). We are available at all hours of the day and we are ready to fight your case and get you through this!
http://espn.go.com/olympics/swimming/story/_/id/11617700/michael-phelps-arrested-dui-charge-maryland
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