Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Charged With DUI Causing Injury—Will Serve Jail Time If Convicted
It’s been nearly a month since his arrest, but Paul Pelosi—husband to the woman who’s second in line to the presidency of the United States—has finally been charged with two criminal misdemeanors for his DUI on Memorial Day weekend. The charges are Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Causing Injury, and Driving with .08% Blood Alcohol Level or Higher Causing Injury. Pelosi will serve a minimum of five days in jail if convicted, via TMZ:
Pelosi was involved in a car accident the night of May 28 near Napa, California, where police say Paul was behind the wheel of a 2021 Porsche when it was struck by a Jeep in a 2-vehicle crash.
The CHP officers who responded say Pelosi had “objective signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication” such as watery eyes, slurred speech and a “strong odor” of alcohol on his breath. They say he also showed signs of impairment after field sobriety testing.
Interestingly, they also note Pelosi handed officers his “11-99 Foundation” card when they asked him for ID. The foundation provides financial assistance and scholarships to CHP officers and their families.
The penalty includes up to 5 years probation, a minimum of 5 days in jail, and the installation of an ignition interlock device.
